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At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Ford Ranger.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2026 Ford Ranger has 6 recalls, the most serious being a wiring harness defect in the sun visor or headliner area that can short-circuit and start a fire in the A-pillar, and a separate engine failure that can cause a sudden loss of drive power while moving.
On the safety equipment side, the side curtain airbags can tear against the B-pillar structure during deployment, reducing protection against ejection in a crash. The front seats also have a recall: a height-adjust pivot bolt in the seat frame can come loose or fall out entirely, leaving the seat unable to properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Vehicles equipped to tow have a lighting concern where trailer lights or brakes may not function, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers and the driver's ability to control it. Rounding out the list, some vehicles carry incorrect tire placard and safety certification labels, meaning the listed tire pressures, tire sizes, and weight ratings may not match the actual vehicle, which can lead to overloading or improper inflation.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire placard and safety certification labels on your vehicle may list incorrect specifications, including VIN, weight capacity, seating capacity, axle weight ratings, tire and rim dimensions, and tire pressure recommendations.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the labels and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be positioned incorrectly or have excessive tape buildup, causing wires to become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect wiring for damage, update body control module software, and replace damaged harnesses as needed, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may tear when they deploy because they contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements.
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective shields on the side curtain air bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.