From Road & Track · Joe Kucinski · · 1m
Ford Recalls 33,000 Police Interceptors for Stuck Map Lights
Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors after map lights can't be turned off.
In brief
Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors after map lights can't be turned off. Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors for map lights that stay on and can't be turned off. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Ford Recalls 33,578 Police Interceptors
Ford is recalling 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors from 2026 and 2027 model years due to map lights that stay on.
Map Lights Can't Be Turned Off
The problem causes map lights to stay on and can't be turned off using individual switches.
Phantom 'Global On' Condition
Ford calls the issue a 'phantom 'Global On' condition' where the console misreads startup signals.
“phantom 'Global On' condition”
Recall Timeline
Vehicles built between March 3, 2025, and October 23, 2026, are affected by the recall.
Fix for Affected Vehicles
Dealers will replace overhead consoles for vehicles built before July 9, 2026, or inspect newer vehicles for updated components.
The headline
Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors for map lights that stay on and can't be turned off.
