Transport Canada recall 2026099
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2026099 |
| Manufacturer's number | 26C12 |
| Reported | 2026-03-03 |
| Component | Lights And Instruments |
| Notification type | Compliance Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 3296 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the right headlamp to become incorrectly aimed when turning the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This recall only affects the Platinum models equipped with the dynamic bending light feature.
Safety Risk:
A headlamp that isn't aimed correctly could cause glare for oncoming drivers and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the headlamp control module software.
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| 2026 FORD EXPLORER |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TSB 26-2200 | 2026-05-06. Service bulletin. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an inoperative dark car mode. The vehicle may exhibit at least one of the following features remaining functional when dark car mode is enabled: * Illuminated odometer, compass, outside air temperature, audio/phone display. * Illuminated main message center display area. * Courtesy lighting * Welcome/farewell animation * Night lock indicator * Passenger airbag disable (PAD) indicator dims to minimum brightness * Locking flash/horn feedback This may be due to the software in the body control module (BCM) and the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). |
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| PHX-25.1.2.5.5 Explorer | 2026-04-01. Over-the-air update. "26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function" |
| HCM-25.5.0 Explorer | 2026-03-03. Over-the-air update. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance " |
| SSM 54008 | 2025-07-08. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Lightning, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger, and 2025 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a perceived improper functioning fog lamp(s). Customers may describe fog lamps blinking, turning on or off, or flashing. If the vehicle is equipped with cornering lamps, this may be normal function. Under certain conditions and inputs, either lamp might turn on or off independently to aid visibility during cornering. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. For additional cornering lamp information, refer to the Owner's Manual and/or Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 417-01. |
| SSM 52941 | 2024-10-01. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various driveability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| SSM 52896 | 2024-09-24. Service bulletin. Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or P219B (Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) with no effect on vehicle operation. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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