Ford Recalls 2024-2026 Rangers for Sun Visor Wiring Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles because improperly positioned sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may cause an electrical short and fire in the A-pillar area.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that can cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles due to a defect in the sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses. The wiring may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. This recall is being conducted in three phases: Phase 1 covers 2025 model year vehicles, Phase 2 covers 2026 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 covers 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail starting the week of May 31, 2026, with additional notifications scheduled for late June and late July 2026.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD RANGER
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 140,201
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- RANGER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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