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Ford Motor Company: Roof Rail Covers May Detach (26V448000)
Ford Motor Company: Roof Rail Covers May Detach (26V448000). Its units affected of 288,314 is top-decile (96th percentile of 871 records). Dated 113 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. 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: 288,314 · 96th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 540.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Roof Rail Covers May Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 26V448000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S54 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 288314 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. |
| 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. |
| units affected percentile | 96th of 871 (median 533, 540.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-07-14
- 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: 96th 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)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 288,314 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V448000: Roof Rail Covers May Detach, 288,314 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 288,314 is 540.9x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 113 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 288,314 | 96th | 2026-07-14 |
| Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 108,046 | 92nd | 2026-04-20 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 97,349 | 92nd | 2026-09-10 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 74,578 | 90th | 2026-08-13 |
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