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Recalls For 2025 FORD RANGER

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Recall #1 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-06 through 2025-01-21

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #2 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-06 through 2025-01-21

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #3 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-06 through 2025-01-21

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #4 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-06 through 2025-01-21

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #5 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-06 through 2025-01-21

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #6 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2025-02-22 through 2025-02-23

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall #7 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2025-03-17 through 2025-03-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

Additional Notes

Recall #8 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2025-03-17 through 2025-03-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

Additional Notes

Recall #9 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2025-03-17 through 2025-03-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

Additional Notes

Recall #10 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-02-05 through 2025-06-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Conseqence Of Defect

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Additional Notes

Recall #11 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-02-05 through 2025-06-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Conseqence Of Defect

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Additional Notes

Recall #12 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-02-05 through 2025-06-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Conseqence Of Defect

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Additional Notes

Recall #13 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-02-05 through 2025-06-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Conseqence Of Defect

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Additional Notes

Recall #14 Issued: 2025 08 22 - Camp #20250822

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #15 Issued: 2025 08 22 - Camp #20250822

This 2025 FORD RANGER recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes


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