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2022 FORD Ranger

5 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V685000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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Critical #22V685000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential issue with a loose fuel line that may leak fuel, so Ford wants to check and fix it to prevent a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line isn't tightened correctly, it may leak, which can cause a fire.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly for free, and you'll be notified by letter if you need this repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
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Moderate #22V451000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2022 Ford Bronco or Ranger's windshield might not be properly attached, which could cause it to come loose in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield separates during a crash, you could be at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Ford will fix the issue for free by removing and reattaching your windshield, and you've already been notified by mail. You can also contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or reference recall number 22C12.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.
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Low Priority #23V379000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk if Unfixed
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
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Under Review #25V442000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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