Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2026 Ford Explorer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
During a traffic accident the driver side seat airbag deployed. The airbag vent faces towards the driver when it deploys. The air escaping the vent burned through the shirt of the officer driving the vehicle and also caused a mixture of 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the hip and side abdomen region of their body.