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2025 Ford Ranger

13 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
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

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

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

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

Free repair · 1,536 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V343000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Seats

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

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

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

Free repair · 179,698 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V268000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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

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

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

Free repair · 140,201 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V238000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

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

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

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

Free repair · 47,804 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V122000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Electrical system

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.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4,381,878 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V104000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 679 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V823000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

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

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."

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

Free repair · 9 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V683000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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

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."

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

Free repair · 405 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V678000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 100,900 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V541000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 312,120 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V488000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

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

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.

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

Free repair · 45 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V399000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

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

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4,497 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V310000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

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

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."

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

Free repair · 46 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V311000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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