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Ford Explorer Police Interceptor recalled for map light glare risk

Ford is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles because a phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may turn on the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. The vehicles fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 for controls and displays. The map lights may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What to do

  1. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about recall 26C50; repairs are free.
  2. Take your vehicle to a Ford dealer, which will replace the overhead console if it was built before July 9, 2026.
  3. For vehicles built after July 9, 2026, the dealer will inspect the overhead console for a "SW2" marking and replace it as necessary.
  4. Check whether your VIN is included at NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs became searchable on November 6, 2026.
Call · 866-436-7332Official notice ↗

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Products
2026 FORD EXPLORER · 2027 FORD EXPLORER

Details

Units affected
33578
Recall number
26V726000

In the NHTSA's words

Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays." Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hazard
Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the overhead consoles on vehicles built prior to July 9, 2026. Dealers will inspect the overhead console for a "SW2" marking on vehicles built after July 9, 2026 and replace as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C50. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

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