EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT recall
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 10.1-inch center stack screens installed in 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles during service. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Affected units
- 46
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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