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Ranger

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Model years
20102027
Generation / trim
Not listed

Powertrain and fuel economy

Ranger 2WD2.30 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (S10)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
21 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Ranger RAPTOR 4WD3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S10)
Drive
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
16 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Ranger 4WD2.30 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (S10)
Drive
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
19 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Ranger 4WD2.70 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S10)
Drive
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
18 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG

Safety recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE · HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL26V343000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Reported May 27, 2026Parts PB5E-6006-AA/BA, RB3E-6006-AA/BA
EQUIPMENT · OTHER · LABELS26V335000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Reported May 26, 2026Parts RU5A-1532-AB, RU5A-3520472-AB
SEATS · CRITICAL FASTENERS26V268000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

Safety consequence

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Reported Apr 28, 2026Part MU5A-61937-AB; MU5A-61937-BB; MU5A-61936-AB; MU5A-61936-BB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE · INTERIOR PANELS · SUN VISOR26V238000

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 consequence

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 August 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.

Reported Apr 14, 2026Parts N1WT-14334-R*, R1WT-14334-R*, S1WT-14334-P*, S1WT-14334-R*
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · TAIL LIGHTS26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Reported Feb 20, 2026Parts High End: XXXX-19J294-B*, High End: XXXX-19J294-C*, Low End: XXXX-19J294-F*, Low End: XXXX-19J294-G*
AIR BAGS · SIDE/WINDOW · CURTAIN25V541000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety consequence

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.

Reported Aug 22, 2025Parts N1WB-E042D94-BD, N1WB-E042D95-BD