Ford Ranger Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Ford Ranger have?

• 2026 Ford Ranger Backup Camera Display Recall (26V605)
  September 22, 2026 · 11,405 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image.

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

  Fix: The remedy is currently under development.

• 2026 Ford Explorer Engine Recall (26V548) Repeat recall
  August 25, 2026 · 10,001 vehicles · Engine

  The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ford Explorer Engine Recall (26V343) Repeat recall
  May 27, 2026 · 1,536 vehicles · Engine

  The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge.

• 2026 Ford Ranger Label Recall (26V335) Repeat recall
  May 26, 2026 · 268 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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."

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Ranger Seat Fastener Recall (26V268) Repeat recall
  April 28, 2026 · 179,698 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Ranger Sun Visor Recall (26V238)
  April 14, 2026 · 140,201 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software.

• 2025 Ford Ranger Gas Recirculation Valve Recall (26V122)
  March 3, 2026 · 47,804 vehicles · Engine

  The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge.

• 2021-2026 Ford F-150 Taillight Recall (26V104) Repeat recall
  February 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

  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.

  Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2025 Lincoln Navigator Brake Control Module Recall (25V823)
  December 1, 2025 · 679 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Explorer Engine Block Heater Recall (25V685) Repeat recall
  October 10, 2025 · 59,006 vehicles · Engine

  The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

  Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied.

• 2025 Ford Bronco Windshield Recall (25V683) Repeat recall
  October 10, 2025 · 9 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge.

• 2025 Ford Ranger Dashboard Recall (25V678)
  October 9, 2025 · 405 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Bronco Fuel Pump Recall (25V597) Repeat recall
  September 11, 2025 · 9 vehicles · Fuel System

  The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Ranger Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V541)
  August 22, 2025 · 100,900 vehicles · Air Bags

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge.

• 2025 Lincoln Navigator Brake Software Recall (25V488)
  July 25, 2025 · 312,120 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  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.

  Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Software Recall (25V442) Repeat recall
  June 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

  Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Ranger Electrical Software Recall (25V399)
  June 13, 2025 · 45 vehicles · Electrical System

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Software Recall (25V315) Repeat recall
  May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

  Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Ford Bronco Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V310) Repeat recall
  May 9, 2025 · 4,497 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Ranger Seat Fastener Recall (25V311)
  May 9, 2025 · 46 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Ranger Visibility Power Window Recall (25V237) Repeat recall
  April 11, 2025 · 1,177 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

  Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Transmission Valve Body Recall (25V164)
  March 14, 2025 · 269 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

  Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Ranger Fuel Line Recall (24V848) Repeat recall
  November 8, 2024 · 65 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.

  Risk: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect for a fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line to the bracket, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Ranger Upper Ball Joint Recall (24V770)
  October 16, 2024 · 2,416 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly.

• 2024 Ford Ranger Visibility Power Window Recall (24V597)
  August 9, 2024 · 70,483 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

  Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Label Recall (23V379) Repeat recall
  May 26, 2023 · 29,607 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Bronco Wheel Stud Recall (23V283) Do not drive
  April 20, 2023 · 1,434 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

  Risk: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

• 2022 Ford Explorer Fuel Line Recall (22V685)
  September 14, 2022 · 69 vehicles · Fuel System

  3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

  Risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

  Fix: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Bronco Windshield Recall (22V451)
  June 24, 2022 · 63,294 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

  Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.

• 2021 Ford Ranger Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (21V982)
  December 16, 2021 · 839 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

  Risk: A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge.

• 2021 Ford Ranger Seat Belt Webbing Recall (21V811)
  October 15, 2021 · 47,683 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts.

• 2021 Ford Ranger Vehicle Latch Anchor Recall (21V765)
  September 30, 2021 · 37,625 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors.

  Risk: An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary.

Which Ranger parts are recalled most?

Which Ranger model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Ranger for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 32 Ford Ranger campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Ranger owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

While driving the vehicle started to act like it could not find a its gears in the transmission and made a loud clunk then stopped moving attempted to put it in reverse and it sook a minute before it shifted and made another loud clunk then lost both forward and reverse.

2021 FORD Ranger owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11637069

I nearly hit the back another vehicle stopped for a red light when my foot caught the edge of the gas pedal. The brake pedal depresses passed the height of the gas pedal. I understand this is a commonly reported Ford ranger issue .

2021 FORD Ranger owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11667128

Harsh/Delayed Engagement and Harsh/Delayed Shifting from 3rd to 4th and sometimes 5th to 6th There's a Ford service bulletin out for this #25-2134 My truck was built on 08/26/2022 but this bulletin only covers trucks built before 08/15/2022 It occurs daily. My dealer tells me to live with it.

2022 FORD Ranger owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11663593

Can a recall make your Ranger a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Ford Ranger a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

14 of the 32 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 5 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Ford models with recalls

• Bronco: 50 recalls
• Bronco Sport: 32 recalls
• E-150: 1 recall
• E-250: 1 recall
• E-Transit: 3 recalls
• Ecosport: 3 recalls
• Edge: 9 recalls
• Escape: 34 recalls
• Escape Hybrid: 1 recall
• Escape PHEV: 2 recalls
• Expedition: 25 recalls
• Explorer: 59 recalls
• Explorer Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Explorer Intercept Hybrid: 1 recall
• Explorer PHEV: 1 recall
• Explorer Police Intercept: 1 recall
• F-150: 59 recalls
• F-150 Hybrid: 2 recalls
• F-150 Lightning Bev: 15 recalls
• F-250 SD: 39 recalls
• F-350 SD: 40 recalls
• F-450 SD: 31 recalls
• Maverick: 45 recalls
• Maverick Hybrid: 1 recall
• Mustang: 28 recalls
• Mustang Gtd: 1 recall
• Mustang Mach E: 22 recalls
• Ranger: 32 recalls
• Transit: 29 recalls
• Transit Connect: 4 recalls

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