Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
What could happen
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V448000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 288,314
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S54
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.