NHTSA Campaign 26V121000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 26V121000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the exterior lighting:headlights. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Reported March 3, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V121000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V121000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.