NHTSA Recall 25V678000: Dashboard (structure) and air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 405 vehicles. It affects 2025 Ford Ranger.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V678000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C54 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › INTERIOR PANELS › DASHBOARD; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 9, 2025 |
| Owner notification | November 26, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V678000
| 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.