CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024, 2025, and 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles may have side curtain airbags that contact the B-pillar inner reinforcements and tear while deploying. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226 for ejection mitigation.
Airbags that do not deploy properly in a crash increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should be aware of this defect, especially if they rely on side curtain protection in a collision.
Dealers will install protective shields free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. For questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25C41. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 202420252026 |
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