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Ford Ranger · 2026

7 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V548000·2026-08-25

    Ford Recalls 2026 Vehicles for Engine Piston Dome Manufacturing Defect

    Ford is recalling 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles because incorrectly manufactured engine piston domes may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EXPLORER, BRONCO SPORT, BRONCO, RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V343000·2026-05-27

    Ford Explorer, Ranger and Bronco engines may fail during driving

    Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the engine may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power. 1,536 vehicles are affected.

    Product
    FORD — FORD BRONCO, RANGER, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V268000·2026-04-28

    Ford Ranger and Bronco front seat pivot bolts may dislodge

    Ford is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the front seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt may be loose or dislodged. 179,698 vehicles are affected.

    Product
    FORD — FORD BRONCO, RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V238000·2026-04-14

    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.

    Product
    FORD — FORD RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V335000·2026-05-26

    Ford Recalls 2026 Ranger and Bronco for Incorrect Tire Placard Labels

    Ford is recalling 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles because tire placards and safety labels may list incorrect specifications, creating a risk of vehicle overload or improper tire inflation.

    Product
    FORD — FORD RANGER, BRONCO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V104000·2026-02-20

    Ford Vehicles Recalled for Integrated Trailer Module Software Defect

    Ford is recalling multiple 2021–2026 trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles because the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle when towing, causing loss of trailer brake and turn signal lights or brake function.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, F-600 SD, F-550 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V541000·2025-08-22

    Ford Recalls 2024-2026 Rangers Due to Side Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles because side curtain air bags may tear during deployment, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2019 · powertrain 90 complaints, median 62,000 mi
  • 2020 · powertrain 48 complaints
  • 2019 · electrical 35 complaints, median 19,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2005 · fuel-system 34 complaints, median 47,420 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2005 · suspension 23 complaints, median 60,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

370 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.3/5
  • 2025: 3.7/5
  • 2024: 3.7/5
  • 2023: 4.6/5
  • 2022: 4.5/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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