2024–2026 Ford Ranger Structure Recall 26V238000 (Ford 26S29)

NHTSA recall 26V238000 (Ford recall 26S29) covers about 140,201 2024–2026 Ford Ranger vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V238000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

140,201
vehicles affected (potential)
2024–2026
model years
Apr 14, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (interior panels, sun visor)

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.

The risk

Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

The remedy and its status

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, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 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.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 26S29

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V238000 as 26S29. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S29 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Ranger2024–2026All Ranger recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 14, 2026
Owner notification
Sep 16, 2026
Build dates covered
Dec 9, 2022 to Dec 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V238000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V238000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V238000 or 26S29). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V238000?

NHTSA recall 26V238000 (Ford recall 26S29) covers about 140,201 2024–2026 Ford Ranger vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V238000?

NHTSA's record for 26V238000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V238000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V238000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V238000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S29. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S29) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V238000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V238000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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