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Ford recall — Curtain

NHTSA · August 22, 2025

Agency
NHTSA
Posted
Recalling firm
Ford Motor Company
Source ID
25V541000

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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."

Consequence

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelYear
FordRanger2024
FordRanger2025
FordRanger2026

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