The Recall Desk
Severity pendingNHTSA·26V605000·Announced 2026-09-22

FORD RANGER

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Severity not yet assessed

We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. 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
FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Affected units
11,405

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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