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2026 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
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 Labels

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.

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."

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

Free repair · 268 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V335000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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 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 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 ↗

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