NHTSASTRUCTURE
Ford Motor Company - Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Published: July 14, 2026Recall ID: 26V448000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Affected Products
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Roof Rail Covers May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 26V448000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V448000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. |
| Corrective action | 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, are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S54 |
| Potentially affected | 288314 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |