NHTSA Recall 25V399000: Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 2025 Ford Ranger.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C23 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT PANEL › FUEL GAUGE |
| Report received | June 13, 2025 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V399000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.