# 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.
- Title: Ford Recalls 33,000 Police Interceptors for Stuck Map Lights
- Summary: Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors after map lights can't be turned off.
- Keywords: ford, explorer police interceptors, map lights, recall, nhtsa, 2026 model year, 2027 model year, overhead console, phantom global on condition, federal motor vehicle safety standard, Road & Track
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74401031/ford-recall-33000-explorer-police-interceptors-interior-lights
- Author: Joe Kucinski
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:59:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ford, explorer police interceptors, map lights, recall, nhtsa, 2026 model year, 2027 model year, overhead console, phantom global on condition, federal motor vehicle safety standard, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ford recalls 33,578 Explorer Police Interceptors for map lights that stay on and can't be turned off.