United StatesCertain 2024–2026 Ford Ranger vehicles (VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov) are affected when the sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses are improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can damage wires. Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A‑pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will inspect the wiring, update body control module software, and replace damaged wiring harnesses free of charge; owners will be notified by mail in phases and may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 (Ford recall 26S29, NHTSA 26V238000).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V238000; Manufacturer campaign 26S29
The hazard
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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