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2024–2026 Ford Ranger recall — NHTSA 25V541000

Ford Motor Company · 25V541000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V541000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Model year(s): 2024–2026
Affected component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Report received: 22/08/2025

Summary

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."

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V541000

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 25V541000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.