RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Ford Ranger recalls

59 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 9 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

59recalls on file
56with a remedy available
9do-not-drive / park-outside
Sep 22latest recall
Air bags 17Camera, lights & visibility 13Engine & powertrain 7Seats & belts 5Fuel system 4Equipment 3Electrical 3Brakes & stability 3
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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

26V605000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image.Camera, lights & visibilityFix in development11KunitsSep 2226V548000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of…Engine & powertrainFree replacement10KunitsAug 2526V343000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,536unitsMay 2726V335000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN…EquipmentFree replacement268unitsMay 2626V268000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.Seats & beltsFree replacement180KunitsApr 2826V238000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in…ElectricalFree software update140KunitsApr 1426V122000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsMar 326V104000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallWhen towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of…ElectricalOver-the-air update4.4MunitsFeb 2025V823000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement679unitsDec 202525V683000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement9unitsOct 202525V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V678000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended.Air bagsFree replacement405unitsOct 202525V597000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement9unitsSep 202525V572000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.5MunitsSep 202525V541000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment.Air bagsFree repair101KunitsAug 202525V488000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver…Brakes & stabilityOver-the-air update312KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V399000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying.ElectricalFree software update45unitsJun 202525V315000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update1.1MunitsMay 202525V310000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to…Steering & suspensionFree replacement4,497unitsMay 202525V311000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing.Seats & beltsFree repair46unitsMay 202525V237000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallWhen closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1,177unitsApr 202525V164000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward…Engine & powertrainFree replacement269unitsMar 202524V848000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage…Fuel systemFree repair65unitsNov 202424V770000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control…Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,416unitsOct 202424V597000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallWhen closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update70KunitsAug 202423V379000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded…EquipmentFree repair30KunitsMay 202323V306000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.Air bagsFree replacement232KunitsApr 202323V283000 · Ford Motor CompanyWheels recallThe lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree repair1,434unitsApr 202323V125000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.Air bagsFree repair99KunitsFeb 202322V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.Fuel systemFree replacement69unitsSep 202222V451000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair63KunitsJun 202221V982000 · Ford Motor CompanyForward Collision Avoidance recallThe cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.Driver assistanceFree repair839unitsDec 202121V811000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted.Seats & beltsFree replacement48KunitsOct 202121V765000 · Ford Motor CompanyChild Seat recallThe fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats.Seats & beltsFree replacement38KunitsSep 202121V158000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement2.6MunitsMar 202121V076000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal…Air bagsFree replacement144KunitsFeb 202121V081000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThese vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may…Air bagsFree replacement1,067unitsFeb 202120V575000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallDue to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement620KunitsSep 202020V197000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than…Engine & powertrainFree repair55KunitsApr 2020