2024-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The 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.
- Who's affected
140,201 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Ford Ranger.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
584 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 14, 2026 2015-2017 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
- April 14, 2026 2021-2025 Ford Bronco recall: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
- April 14, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-53, 2025-2026 Ford F-59 recall: Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut
- March 31, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Mustang recall: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
- March 31, 2026 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford F-250 SD and 4 more models recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Ranger 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V238000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 14, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 140,201 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S29 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record