CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles may have a windshield that was not properly bonded to the body. In a crash, the windshield could separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 212 for windshield mounting.
If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized Ford dealer will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22C12.
Even if you did not receive a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still outstanding.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2022 |