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2025 Ford Ranger: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger. The newest campaign is 26V343000. NHTSA received the report on 27 May 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V343000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 5,169,818 units in total.

  • 26V343000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
  • 26V268000Seats / Critical Fasteners
  • 26V238000Electrical System
  • 26V122000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
  • 26V104000Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • 25V823000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module
  • 25V683000Visibility / Windshield
  • 25V678000Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard
  • 25V541000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
  • 25V488000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module / Software
  • 25V399000Electrical System / Software
  • 25V310000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Upper Ball Joint
  • 25V311000Seats / Critical Fasteners

  1. 26V343000Received . 1,536 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S35.

  2. 26V268000Received . 179,698 units.

    Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 26V238000Received . 140,201 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S29. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 26V122000Received . 47,804 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 26V104000Received . 4,381,878 units.

    Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 25V823000Received . 679 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SD4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 25V683000Received . 9 units.

    Visibility / Windshield

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C52. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 25V678000Received . 405 units.

    Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C54. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 25V541000Received . 100,900 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C41. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 25V488000Received . 312,120 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S77. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 25V399000Received . 45 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 25V310000Received . 4,497 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Upper Ball Joint

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S45. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 25V311000Received . 46 units.

    Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19780
  2. 19790
  3. 19835
  4. 19846
  5. 19851
  6. 19864
  7. 19874
  8. 19881
  9. 19891
  10. 19903
  11. 19912
  12. 19922
  13. 19933
  14. 19944
  15. 19951
  16. 19962
  17. 19971
  18. 19985
  19. 19994
  20. 20003
  21. 20014
  22. 20023
  23. 20031
  24. 200410
  25. 20059
  26. 200612
  27. 20075
  28. 20085
  29. 20097
  30. 20108
  31. 20115
  32. 201911
  33. 20207
  34. 20216
  35. 20225
  36. 20234
  37. 202413
  38. 202513
  39. 20268

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Recall Register. 2025 Ford Ranger: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/ranger/2025/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger?
5,169,818 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Ranger have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 102 recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger, model years 1978 to 2026. 13 of them name the 2025 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Ford Ranger open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.