Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Ford Motor Company
Which vehicles may be affected?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Potentially affected: 288,314
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What NHTSA says
Component
STRUCTURE
Consequence
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. 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.
Is a fix available?
No fix yet
No fix yet, according to NHTSA
“Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027.”
Until the fix is available, follow the cautions NHTSA lists on this page.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V448000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V448000
Report date: July 14, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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