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Ford Motor Company: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (26V581000)

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Ford Motor Company: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (26V581000). Its units affected of 7 is below the median of 533 (7th percentile). Dated 56 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.

Data as of 2026-11-03 · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov

units affected: 7 · 7th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.0x the median

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Field	Value
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Subject	Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
NHTSA ID	26V581000
Manufacturer campaign	26S65
Recall type	Vehicle
Component	AIR BAGS
Units potentially affected	7
Do not drive	No
Park outside	No
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
Consequence	An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.
units affected percentile	7th of 871 (median 533, 0.0x median)
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Record date: 2026-09-09
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers

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Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
Ford Motor Company's units affected: 7th percentile of 871 records
Timing: Low: older than 30 days
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35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score

Safety-critical component (air bags).
7 units affected.

What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?

Ford Motor Company recall 26V581000: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly, 7 units.

How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?

Its units affected of 7 is below the median (7th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 56 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 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	7	7th	2026-09-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	Vehicle	5	5th	2026-09-29
BMW of North America, LLC	Vehicle	5,361	71st	2025-10-31
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing	Vehicle	15,264	79th	2026-03-24

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