ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's trailer brake control system may lose communication with the vehicle while towing, which can cause trailer lights or brakes to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
A malfunctioning trailer brake system can increase the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.
Free Fix
Ford will update the trailer brake control system software for free, either by scheduling a dealership visit or through an over-the-air update, and you will receive a notification letter with instructions on how to proceed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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.
Your 2024 Ford Bronco or Ranger may have fuel pump mounting bolts that weren't tightened properly, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a fuel leak near a spark, it could start a fire.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the fuel pump mounting bolts for free, and you've already been sent a letter about the fix, but you can also call 1-866-436-7332 for more info, with recall number 25S90.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2024 Ranger has a recall notice for a problem with the fuel system. The issue is with a part called the fuel vapor line bracket, which might not be secure enough.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel vapor leak can happen and cause a fire if there's an ignition source nearby, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
You can get the issue fixed for free by taking your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they'll check the fuel vapor line bracket and add a tie strap to keep it secure.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger vehicles. The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line to the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S71.
Your vehicle's side curtain air bags might get damaged when they deploy, which can affect their ability to protect you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy improperly, you may be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a collision.
Free Fix
Ford will install protective shields for free to prevent the air bags from getting damaged, and you'll be notified by mail with instructions.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
You should have your vehicle inspected for a potential issue with the front upper control arm ball joint fastener, which might be missing or tightened incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front upper control arm detaches from the knuckle assembly, you risk losing control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and tighten or replace the ball joint fastener for free. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to proceed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024-2025 Bronco models because a part called the front upper control arm ball joint may not have been installed or tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part breaks, it can cause your vehicle to lose steering and control, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free. Your local Ford dealership will check the part, tighten it if it's loose, and replace it if it's missing, all at no cost to you.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
Your vehicle has a faulty power window system. When you close the windows with the automatic closing feature, they might not stop if they sense an object. This means the windows might close too hard and hurt someone.
Risk if Unfixed
A window could close too hard and pinch you, which could cause injury.
Free Fix
Ford will update the computer software in your doors for free. They'll fix the problem so you can safely use the automatic window closing feature.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C10.
Your vehicle's power window system might not work properly when using the global closing feature, which could cause the window to pinch you if it detects an object.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get injured by a closing window exerting excessive force and pinching you before retracting.
Free Fix
A dealership will update the software in your vehicle's driver and passenger door modules for free, and you should have already received a notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.
The seat height-adjust pivot bolt is a small metal piece that helps keep your front seat in place. In some 2024-2026 Rangers and Broncos, this bolt might be loose or come out entirely, compromising the seat's stability.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose, your seat might not hold you securely in place during a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the pivot bolt and any affected parts for free. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed May 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Your vehicle's sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses might be damaged due to improper positioning or excessive tape thickness, which can cause electrical issues.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires are damaged, it could cause a fire in the A-pillar area, leading to injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and update your vehicle's body control module software, replace damaged wiring harnesses if necessary, all for free. You'll be notified by mail about the repair schedule, starting with your vehicle's model year.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
