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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
- Risk
- Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Wiring harnesses for the sun visor or headliner may be improperly positioned or wrapped in excessive tape, which can damage the wires. A damaged wire can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, raising the risk of injury or a crash.
Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage, update the body control module software, and replace any damaged wiring harnesses as needed. All repairs are free. The recall is being done in phases by model year: 2025 models first, then 2026, then 2024. Owners are being notified by mail on a staggered schedule, with remedy availability anticipated in October 2026, and interim safety notices were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions, and can check whether their VIN is involved on NHTSA.gov, where VINs became searchable April 17, 2026.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 202420252026 |
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