# NHTSA Opens Probe Into Airbag Burn Risk in 2021-26 Ford Explorers

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-11-10T06:42:07.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-10T06:42:07.000Z
Section: Regulation

> The investigation focuses on whether deployment of a seat-mounted side airbag may cause serious burns.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Ford Explorers from model years 2021 through 2026 over a risk that deployment of a seat-mounted side airbag may cause serious burn injuries.