Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
May 27, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the engine may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 28, 2026
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the pivot bolts in the height adjuster assembly for the front seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen and detach.
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Electrical
High risk
Apr 15, 2026
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the sun visors may not have been manufactured and/or installed properly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause a short circuit
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Mar 3, 2026
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheel
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick
Ford Ranger — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 20, 2026
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer br
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty
Ford Ranger — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2026
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Focus
Ford Ranger — Brakes
High risk
Dec 1, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the electronic brake booster (EBB) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EBB could enter a failsafe mode and cause a sudden increase
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Oct 11, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Additionally
Ford Ranger — Electrical
High risk
Oct 10, 2025
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Fusion
Ford Ranger — Visual System
High risk
Sep 3, 2025
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all whe
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Aug 22, 2025
Model years: 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) could contact the B-pillar reinforcement flange and cause them not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: A side curtai
Ford Ranger — Brakes
High risk
Jul 25, 2025
Model years: 2025
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the electronic brake booster motor to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force. Th
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Lincoln Navigator
Ford Ranger — Visual System
High risk
Jun 27, 2025
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearvie
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ecosport, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 9, 2025
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the driver's seat may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a crash.
Ford Ranger — Visual System
High risk
May 9, 2025
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearv
Also affects: Ford Edge, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150
Ford Ranger — Steering
High risk
May 9, 2025
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the u
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Apr 11, 2025
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24C24 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-463) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 8, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain trucks, a fuel vapour line bracket may have been installed in error. As a result, the fuel vapour line could become damaged by contact with the bracket and cause
Ford Ranger — Steering
High risk
Oct 21, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the u
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Aug 12, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: When using the key fob "global close" feature to close the windows, a software problem could cause the window automatic reversal system not to work. If this happens, a windo
Also affects: Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Feb 11, 2024
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag may have been installed incorrectly during a previous recall repair. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Ford Ranger — Label
High risk
May 29, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists the wrong maximum weight of occupants and cargo. Specifically, for Bronco and Super Duty models, the cargo capacit
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford Ranger — Wheels
High risk
Apr 21, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened on the left-side of the vehicle. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen or fall off. If this happens, a
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 16, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine, the fuel line connections between the fuel pump and fuel rail may not have been tightened properly. As a result, fuel could leak.
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Jun 24, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Accessories
High risk
Dec 17, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC), there could be a problem with the front radar module. As a result, your vehicle may follow another too close
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 18, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed i
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 1, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connection points for the lower universal anchorage system (UAS), for securing a child or booster seat, may not be positioned correctly on the rear
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Feb 19, 2021
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
This recall is for certain vehicles that had the driver-front and/or passenger-front airbag inflator replaced after a collision or theft. An obsolete airbag may have been installed
Also affects: Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mkz
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 27, 2021
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the dr
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Lincoln Mkx, Lincoln Mkz, Lincoln Zephyr
Ford Ranger — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 6, 2020
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be
Also affects: Ford F-150
Ford Ranger — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 21, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, a connector for the tail lights may not be properly connected. This could cause intermittent or total loss of the tail lights, including the stop, turn, rear pos
Ford Ranger — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 10, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may have been built incorrectly. This could result in a short circuit.
Ford Ranger — Powertrain
High risk
May 15, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks, the transmission shift cable bracket may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission co
Ford Ranger — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 4, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks, the transmission shifter may not lock in the park position. This can allow the shifter to be moved without an ignition key and without depressing the brake pedal
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 8, 2019
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Also affects: Ford Gt, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercury Milan, Ford Fusion
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 17, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mkx, Lincoln Mkz
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 11, 2018
Model years: 2006
On certain trucks, the driver and/or passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and smal
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Dec 15, 2017
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the driver and/or passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflat
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 12, 2017
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Ford Gt, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mkx
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jul 6, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Ford Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain hi
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Ford Gt, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mkx
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
Jan 25, 2016
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Ford Ranger — Airbag
High risk
May 28, 2015
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture,
Ford Ranger — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 14, 2011
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain 2011 Ranger vehicles, the multi-function switch, installed during vehicle assembly, could malfunction and fail. Additionally, other vehicle models may have received the
Also affects: Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 21, 2011
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine, the fuel line in the area of the throttle body shield may not have the protective convolute properly installed. If the protective c
Ford Ranger — Brakes
High risk
May 6, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the right rear parking brake cable may disconnect from the parking brake actuating lever when the parking brake pedal is released and the parking brake shoes a
Ford Ranger — Other
High risk
Oct 14, 2009
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford E450, Ford E550
Ford Ranger — Steering
High risk
Jan 20, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain Ranger 4x2 pickup trucks, the front spindle may have been manufactured without proper heat treating. As a result the spindle may, over time, fatigue to fracture without
Ford Ranger — Electrical
High risk
Aug 7, 2007
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than t
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350
Ford Ranger — Other
High risk
Nov 10, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting,
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 14, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain short and long wheel base regular cab vehicles, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not properly formed. In the event of a collision, an improperly
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 16, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboa
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Mar 1, 2001
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the bolts that attach the transaxle to the vehicle may loosen and the driver may notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If the vehicl
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Jan 12, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Rander Edge and Ranger XLT vehicles may have a wire formed hood striker that may be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood strik
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford Ranger — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 16, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a
Also affects: Ford Escort, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Lincoln Town Car
Ford Ranger — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 19, 1999
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. A design change removal of a fog lamp circuit relay allows the fog
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Ford Ranger — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 30, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the transaxle may have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. If the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism may not engage
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Apr 15, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. If t
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-550
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 8, 1998
Model years: 1999
AN "O" RING ON THE FUEL INJECTOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Jan 25, 1996
Model years: 1993, 1994
OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER EXTENDED INTERVALS DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE THROT
Ford Ranger — Brakes
High risk
Oct 17, 1994
Model years: 1993, 1994
NOTE: THIS RECALL AFFECTS VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL MAY SKIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE SELF-ADJUST RATCHET DURING PARKING BR
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer, Ford F Series
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 8, 1994
Model years: 1994
THE FLEXIBLE PORTION OF THE FRONT FUEL HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING. CRACKED FUEL LINES COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE
Ford Ranger — Emissions
High risk
Feb 2, 1994
Model years: 1988
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. NITROUS OXIDE LEVELS EXCEED THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED STARTING INSTRUCTI
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii
Ford Ranger — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 30, 1992
Model years: 1990, 1991
NOTE: ALSO INCLUDES SOME MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAY
Also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Econoline, Ford Escort
Ford Ranger — Structure
High risk
Feb 5, 1992
Model years: 1992
IF VEHICLES ARE OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND IF WATER ENTERS THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE, THE WATER MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION. THIS CO
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford F Series
Ford Ranger — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 6, 1991
Model years: 1990, 1991
THE PARK MECHANISM OF THE A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AS IF I
Also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Explorer
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Feb 11, 1991
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 90-27 FOR VEHICLES IN THE MARITIMES. THE THROTTLE MAY STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO LINKAGE BINDING CAUSED BY CORROSION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGIN
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 1990
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988
RANGER/BRONCO II - 2.9 LITRE ENGINES TAURUS/SABLE - 3.0 LITRE ENGINES NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. THE THROTTLE MAY
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Ford Ranger — Engine
High risk
Dec 20, 1989
Model years: 1990
ON VEHICLES WITH 4 LITRE ENGINES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE THROTTLE LEVER COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK WHEN THE ACC
Ford Ranger — Suspension
High risk
Jul 13, 1989
Model years: 1989
ON 4X4 VEHICLES, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. IF THE KEY IS MISSING, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NUT MAY LOOSEN. THIS COULD LEAD TO
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii
Ford Ranger — Electrical
High risk
Oct 5, 1988
Model years: 1986
On certain vehicles, wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs on the side of the cushion. This could result in the insulation be
Also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco Ii
Ford Ranger — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 9, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHE
Also affects: Ford F Series, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Sable, Ford Taurus
Ford Ranger — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 25, 1985
Model years: 1986
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.9 LITRE E.F.I.,V6 ENGINES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A NYLON FUEL LINE ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK AND LEAK
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii
Ford Ranger — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 22, 1985
Model years: 1985
4X4 VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION. THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A
Ford Ranger — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 6, 1984
Model years: 1985
ON VEHICLES WITH FRONT-DRIVE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS THE CAM IN THE FRONT HUB LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED. THE CAM COULD FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii
Ford Ranger — Not Entered
High risk
Dec 17, 1983
Model years: 1984
THE UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT D-RING WHICH ATTACHES THE SHOULDER BELT TO THE B PILLAR, UNDER CERTAIN TEST CONDITIONS, SEPARATED FROM ITS ANCHORAGE, AND MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 210 -
Also affects: Mercury Topaz, Lincoln Mark Vii, Ford Tempo, Ford Bronco Ii, Mercury Grand Marquis
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