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NHTSA Recall 26V238000: Electrical system and sun visor (structure)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140,201 vehicles. It affects 2024–2026 Ford Ranger.

140,201
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (September 16)
NHTSA campaign26V238000
Manufacturer campaign26S29
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE › INTERIOR PANELS › SUN VISOR
Report receivedApril 14, 2026
Owner notificationSeptember 16, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V238000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Ranger2024, 2025, 2026

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.