NHTSA Campaign 25V541000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Aug 22, 2025 · 100,900 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 2024 | 100,900 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2025 | 100,900 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2026 | 100,900 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V541000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.