Recall 25V-541
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2024 to 2026 Ford Ranger: Air bags (side/window, curtain).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-541
- Reported
- August 22, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 100,900 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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."
The risk
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2024 to 2026