Ford Recalls 33,578 Model Year 2026 to 2027 Explorer Police Interceptor SUVs over Map Lights That Will Not Shut Off: Ford Reference 26C50, Dealers to Replace Overhead Consoles Free of Charge
Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2026-2027 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility SUVs over an issue with the map lights. The recall affects 33,578 vehicles, and the Ford reference number for the recall is 26C50.
The defect is that in affected vehicles, a phantom Global On command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101, Controls and Displays.
Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash, Ford said. Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition. The affected component is the overhead console.
Affected vehicles are select 2026-2027 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility models produced from March 3, 2025, to October 23, 2026.
The fix is that dealers will replace the overhead consoles on vehicles built prior to July 9, 2026. On vehicles built after July 9, 2026, dealers will inspect the overhead console for an SW2 marking and replace as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
Owners should wait for communications from Ford, which have already begun. Ford Customer Service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration toll-free line is 1-888-327-4236. Ford Authority reported the recall on November 11.
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