# NHTSA recall 26V238000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 26V238000
- Manufacturer's number: 26S29
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Reported: 2026\-04\-14
- Owners notified: 2026\-09\-16
- Component: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units potentially affected: 140201
- Part numbers: N1WT\-14334\-R\*, R1WT\-14334\-R\*, S1WT\-14334\-P\*, S1WT\-14334\-R\*

## What is wrong

Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2024\-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.


## What can happen

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


## The remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1\-866\-436\-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers \(VINs\) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2024 FORD RANGER](/makes/ford/ranger/2024/recalls.md). Built from 2022\-12\-09.
- [2025 FORD RANGER](/makes/ford/ranger/2025/recalls.md)
- [2026 FORD RANGER](/makes/ford/ranger/2026/recalls.md). Built to 2025\-12\-28.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [BCM\-26.7.1 Ranger](/bulletins/11037502.md), 2026-09-28, Over\-the\-air update
- [TCU\-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F](/bulletins/11037419.md), 2026-09-21, Over\-the\-air update
- [ECG\-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca](/bulletins/11037290.md), 2026-09-11, Over\-the\-air update
- [SSM 55118](/bulletins/11036529.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin
- [SSM 55113](/bulletins/11036524.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin
- [TSB 26\-2372](/bulletins/11036309.md), 2026-08-21, Service bulletin
- [SSM 55070](/bulletins/11036104.md), 2026-08-11, Service bulletin
- [26E04](/bulletins/11035465.md), 2026-08-03, Emissions
- [SSM 55031](/bulletins/11035269.md), 2026-07-28, Service bulletin
- [SSM 55044](/bulletins/11035232.md), 2026-07-27, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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