NHTSA Recall 25V541000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2025-08-22. An estimated 100,900 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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."
Risk
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 25C41