Ford recalls 140K Rangers

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger pickups in the United States after damaged roof-area wiring created a fire risk near the windshield pillar. (reuters.com) The recall covers certain 2024, 2025 and 2026 Ranger trucks built from December 9, 2022, through December 28, 2025, according to Ford’s filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford said damaged sunvisor or headliner wiring harnesses can short out. (nhtsa.gov) A short circuit in that wiring can disable or change how restraint systems work, and in some cases can generate enough heat to start a fire in the A-pillar area, the trim section running up the sides of the windshield. Ford told owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. (usatoday.com) Ford’s report to regulators estimated 1% of the recalled trucks have the defect, which would equal about 1,400 vehicles if that rate holds across the full population. The company said the affected trucks were identified through plant records rather than a sequential vehicle identification number range. (nhtsa.gov) The fix will be free. Ford said dealers will inspect the roof and sunvisor wiring, repair any damaged sections, and add anti-abrasion tape and foam pads to prevent the harness from rubbing and wearing through again. (nhtsa.gov) Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 26, 2026, and drivers can check a 17-character vehicle identification number on Ford’s recall site or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lookup tool. Ford says recall letters are generally mailed within 60 days of a recall being issued. (nhtsa.gov) (ford.com) The Ranger action adds to a heavy year for Ford recalls. Reuters reported Ford had already led the industry in recall campaigns through March 2026, continuing a pattern that has kept the automaker under scrutiny from safety regulators and owners. (reuters.com) For Ranger owners, the next step is simple: check the vehicle identification number, follow the parking guidance if the truck is included, and book the repair once dealers are ready. (nhtsa.gov)