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Automotive · United States · 2026-03-03
FORD was recalled in United States on 2026-03-03. 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 …
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-03-03 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Models affected | EXPLORER |
| Model year | 2025-2026 |
| Units affected | 35772 |
| 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."_x000D_ A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Remedy | 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 are expected to be 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. |
| Recall number | 26V121000 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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