Ford Motor Company: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108 (26V121000)
Ford Motor Company: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108 (26V121000). Its units affected of 35,772 is above the median of 533 (85th percentile). Dated 246 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 35,772 · 85th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 67.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V121000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C12 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 35772 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. 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." |
| Consequence | A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 85th of 871 (median 533, 67.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-03
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 85th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 35,772 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V121000: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108, 35,772 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 35,772 sits in the upper half (85th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 246 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 35,772 | 85th | 2026-03-03 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 32,988 | 84th | 2026-04-02 |
| Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | Vehicle | 23,276 | 82nd | 2026-07-22 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Vehicle | 20,349 | 82nd | 2026-08-05 |
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