2024–2026 Ford Ranger: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 25V541000 · 101K units potentially affected · filed Aug 22, 2025
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."
Why it matters
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V541000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25C41
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Units affected
- 100,900
- Report received
- Aug 22, 2025
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Ranger 2024, 2025, 2026