Model year 2025 · Ford

2025 Ford Ranger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RANGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V343000	May 27, 2026	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
26V268000	April 28, 2026	Seats › Critical Fasteners
26V238000	April 14, 2026	Electrical System
26V122000	March 3, 2026	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
26V104000	February 20, 2026	Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V823000	December 1, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module
25V683000	October 10, 2025	Visibility › Windshield
25V678000	October 9, 2025	Air Bags › Frontal
25V541000	August 22, 2025	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
25V488000	July 25, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
25V399000	June 13, 2025	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V311000	May 9, 2025	Seats › Critical Fasteners
25V310000	May 9, 2025	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Air Bags (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Seats (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Structure (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V343000Manufacturer no. 26S35

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA: May 27, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,536 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: February 2, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V343000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V268000Manufacturer no. 26S30

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2026
Owner notification: May 22, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 179,698 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

Safety risk

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V268000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V238000Manufacturer no. 26S29

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2026
Owner notification: September 16, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 140,201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Components: Electrical System; Structure › Interior Panels › Sun Visor

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

Safety risk

Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V238000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V122000Manufacturer no. 26S10

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026
Owner notification: July 31, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 47,804 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: January 21, 2025 – April 2, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V122000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA: February 20, 2026
Owner notification: March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V823000Manufacturer no. 25SD4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Owner notification: February 26, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 679 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: January 22, 2025 – October 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V823000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V683000Manufacturer no. 25C52

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2025
Owner notification: October 30, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: June 10, 2025 – June 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V683000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V678000Manufacturer no. 25C54

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: October 9, 2025
Owner notification: November 26, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 405 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: September 9, 2025 – September 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V678000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V541000Manufacturer no. 25C41

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2025
Owner notification: September 26, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 100,900 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V541000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V488000Manufacturer no. 25S77

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Owner notification: August 22, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 312,120 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: February 5, 2024 – June 20, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Safety risk

Remedy

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V488000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V399000Manufacturer no. 25C23

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2025
Owner notification: August 29, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 45 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: March 17, 2025 – March 20, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V399000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V311000Manufacturer no. 25C16

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 46 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: February 22, 2025 – February 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety risk

A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V311000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V310000Manufacturer no. 25S45

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,497 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Ranger: September 6, 2024 – January 21, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V310000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 28, 2026.