NHTSA recall 26V121000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2025 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Explorer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V121000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.