Ford Motor Company: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

NHTSA Vehicle recall issued Sep 9, 2026.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows every open recall on your specific vehicle, not just the newest one.

The repair is free at any franchised dealer for that brand — there is no expiration on safety recall repairs, and you never pay for parts or labor.

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Bought used? Recalls follow the vehicle, not the owner, so an open recall from years ago is still yours to get fixed for free.

Sourced from the NHTSA public recall API. Notices are federal government works; we summarize and link to the official record.

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