Rangers Recalled Over Fire Risk
- Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger trucks in the U.S. because damaged wires in the A‑pillar can short and spark fires. (reuters.com) - Owners are being warned to park outside until dealers inspect or repair the wiring to avoid potential fires. (cbs8.com) - The recall notice includes immediate safety guidance and began rolling out on April 22, 2026. (reuters.com)
Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger pickups in the United States after damaged wiring in the roofline area was linked to a fire risk near the windshield pillar. (reuters.com) The recall covers 2024 through 2026 model-year Rangers built from December 9, 2022, through December 28, 2025, according to Ford’s filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford said the affected trucks were not built in vehicle identification number order. (nhtsa.gov) Federal regulators said the sun visor or headliner wiring harness can be misrouted or wrapped with too much tape during assembly, which can damage the wires. If the insulation wears through, the circuit can short in the A-pillar, the front body post that runs beside the windshield. (nhtsa.gov) Ford told regulators the defect can produce heat, sparks, smoke, or a fire, raising the risk of injury or a crash. The company said dealers will inspect the wiring harness, repair it if needed, and update body control module software at no cost. (reuters.com) The immediate advice to owners is unusually specific: park the truck outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. News outlets citing the recall notice said Ford began notifying dealers and started the owner-notification rollout on April 22, 2026. (cbs8.com) Ford’s safety filing says the company had three warranty claims, two field reports, and one customer service report that alleged flame, burn evidence, or smoke in the sun visor lamp area before the recall. Ford said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries tied to the defect as of the filing date. (nhtsa.gov) The Ranger is Ford’s midsize pickup, and this campaign affects trucks from the model’s latest U.S. generation. Owners can check whether their truck is included through Ford’s recall lookup or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s VIN database. (ford.com) For Ranger drivers, the next step is simple but urgent: confirm the VIN, follow the outdoor-parking guidance, and book the free inspection and repair with a dealer. (ford.com)
