Ford is starting 2026 pretty much where it left off in 2025, dealing with another round of recalls. The one bit of relatively good news for Ford is that neither recall affects a large number of vehicles. This recall involves just eight examples of the 2026 Ford Explorer, all built in a narrow window between October 19 and October 20, 2025. Owners are being alerted to the recall before January 30 and instructed to take their Explorer to a Ford or Lincoln dealership. Brake Light TroubleThe second recall involves the 2025 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, a model commonly used as the base for delivery vans and food trucks.