The latest batch of recalls issued by Ford this month isn’t for a new problem. It was actually to solve an issue the company thought it fixed back in 2021. Examples of the Explorer produced between September 2014 and March 2019 were previously recalled for potentially defective roof rails that could detach at high speeds, creating a road hazard for other drivers. The number of Explorers recalled under Ford’s 26S54 recall was just a fraction of the nearly 2 million vehicles Ford has recalled this month alone, with some Explorers included in the original 2021 recall for the same issue now back on the list of affected vehicles. What To Know About Ford’s Roof Rail Recall Ford plans to issue recall notices to owners by mail between August 24–28. Owners can check whether their Explorer is part of the recall on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website by entering the VIN or license plate number. Vehicles that have already been recalled for the same issue might still be affected by the current recall caused by the epoxy used to secure the roof rails to the body. JAC Products, a Tier 1 automotive supplier that provides Ford with roof rail components, manufactured the parts used on the Explorers in question. Failures not caused by the factory might have resulted from repairs made during the prior recall. The NHTSA report noted instances in which technicians may have applied less epoxy than needed or failed to replace broken clips that hold the roof rails to the body. It also stated that roof rails with plated covers, which may have been exposed to hot and cold climates over the years, may have aged and weakened, potentially causing parts to fail. The report also stated a rattle or squeak at highway speeds might