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2021 Ford Ranger

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical

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

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

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 200,237 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V442000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 29,607 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V379000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Forward collision avoidance

A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active.

The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 839 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V982000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Do not drive Seat belts

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

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."

What to do: Don't drive it. Contact the manufacturer — most will collect the vehicle.

Free repair · 47,683 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V811000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Child seat

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 37,625 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V765000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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