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2026 Ford Ranger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Ranger. The most recent was reported on September 22, 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 2026 Ford Ranger, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V605000September 22, 2026Back Over Prevention › Display Function
26V548000August 25, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
26V343000May 27, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
26V335000May 26, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
26V268000April 28, 2026Seats › Critical Fasteners
26V238000April 14, 2026Electrical System
26V104000February 20, 2026Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V541000August 22, 2025Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Equipment (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V605000Manufacturer no. 26C42

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,405 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
April 21, 2026 – September 3, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Components: Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V605000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V548000Manufacturer no. 26S61

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

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,001 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
February 21, 2026 – April 20, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V548000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 2026 Ford Ranger
Not reported – April 9, 2026
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 26V335000Manufacturer no. 26C24

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
May 26, 2026
Owner notification
June 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
268 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
March 3, 2026 – March 4, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V335000, 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)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
Not reported – October 1, 2025
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)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
Not reported – December 28, 2025
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 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)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Ford Ranger
Not reported – February 6, 2026
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 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 23, 2026.