Ford’s Recall Streak Now Hits the Ranger
Ford has been on a recall spree, not just with one model. Just a few days ago, millions of F-150s were recalled for transmission problems – a big deal for Ford’s most important truck.
Now the midsize Ranger joins the list, but for a different reason. This isn’t a mechanical fault – it’s an electrical one. The numbers aren’t as huge as the F-150 recall, but over 140,000 trucks is still a lot.
Kristen Brown
What’s Actually Going Wrong
According to the safety recall report, the recall covers 2024 to 2026 model year Ford Rangers built between December 9, 2022 and December 28, 2025, totaling 140,201 trucks.
The problem involves the wiring harness for the sunvisor and headliner. In some trucks, the wiring may have too much tape or may not be routed correctly during assembly. Over time, this can cause the wires to rub against metal inside the A-pillar, wearing down the insulation and exposing the wire.
If that happens, a short circuit is possible. That’s when things get serious. A short can cause heat or sparks, which might lead to smoke, melted parts, or even a fire inside the A-pillar. That’s a real safety risk for anyone in the truck.
Ford found the problem after looking into a fire in a 2024 Ranger. They found trouble codes tied to the sunvisor circuit and signs of repeated electrical shorts. There aren’t many reports yet, but the risk was enough for Ford to issue a recall.
Drivers might spot early warning signs like flickering or dead vanity mirror lights, or overhead console lights that don’t work, before anything serious happens.
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What Owners Should Do
Ford’s fix involves checking the truck, swapping out parts if needed, and updating the software. Owners will need to bring their Rangers to a dealer, where technicians will look for trouble codes. If they find damage, they’ll replace the wiring harness.
All recalled vehicles will also get a Body Control Module software update. This update is meant to cut power to the sunvisor circuit if repeated faults are detected, helping prevent future short circuits from becoming more serious. All the work to be done is free for owners.
Ford will send out recall notices in phases, starting with interim letters in late April 2026 and full instructions by August. For now, keep an eye out for warning signs and stay on top of recall updates.
Kristen Brown
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