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Ford sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

NHTSA campaign 26V-238 · Reported April 14, 2026 · 140,201 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Ranger
VEHICLES AFFECTED
140,201
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the interior panels sun visor. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

WHY IT MATTERS

Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-238.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024–2026Ford Ranger

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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