Ford is recalling more than 140,000 Ranger trucks due to damage to wiring harnesses in a fire accident
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Ford is recalling more than 140,000 Ranger trucks in the US after safety regulators warned that a wiring issue could increase the risk of fire, as well as possible crashes or injuries.
The recall affects 140,201 vehicles spanning the 2024 to 2026 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The agency said the problem is linked to wires attached to the sun visor and headliner that may be misaligned or wrapped with too much tape, conditions that could cause the wires to fray and potentially cause an electrical short near the A-pillar.
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2024 Ford F-150 Raptor. (Courtesy of Ford)
To resolve the problem, Ford dealers will check the wiring and update the vehicle’s body control module software. Harnesses showing signs of damage will be replaced at no charge to owners, the agency said.
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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. (Courtesy of Ford)
The recall is being rolled out in phases, beginning with select 2025 model year trucks. Owner notification letters are scheduled to begin the week of May 31, followed by additional rounds in late June for 2026 models and late July for 2024 models.
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2024 Ford Ranger XLT. (Courtesy of Ford)
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Regulators say interim notices warning drivers of the safety hazard are expected to be posted on April 27, with a final fix expected later this summer. The campaign has been identified as 26S29, and the affected VINs have been checked on the NHTSA website as of mid-April.
Reuters contributed to this report.
