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Coverage dated November 9, 2026

Over 1.2 Million Ford Explorer Vehicles Face Probe Over Reports Linking Airbags To Burn Injuries

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports that airbag deployment in certain Ford Explorer models may cause second or third degree burns.

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  1. Quartz

    NHTSA is investigating more than 1.2 million Ford vehicles over airbag burns (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The preliminary evaluation covers 2021-2026 Ford Explorers after eight complaints and four early warning reports of burns

  2. Forbes

    Over 1.2 Million Ford Explorer Vehicles Face Probe Over Reports Linking Airbags To Burn Injuries (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports that airbag deployment in certain Ford Explorer models may cause second or third degree burns.

  3. New York Post

    Ford facing probe of 1M vehicles after airbags caused serious burn injuries (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Regulators received eight complaints and four early warning reports alleging burn injuries.

  4. FOX Business

    More than 1.2M Ford vehicles under federal probe after safety feature causes severe burns, 10 injured (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Federal regulators are investigating more than 1.2 million Ford Explorers after reports that side airbags caused severe burns during crashes.

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