2026 Ford Ranger Equipment Recall 26V605000 (Ford 26C42)

NHTSA recall 26V605000 (Ford recall 26C42) covers about 11,405 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V605000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

11,405
vehicles affected (potential)
2026
model years
Sep 22, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Equipment (electrical, infotainment)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 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 26C42

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V605000 as 26C42. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26C42 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 Ranger2026All Ranger recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 22, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Apr 21, 2026 to Sep 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 26V605000

  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 26V605000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V605000 or 26C42). 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 26V605000?

NHTSA recall 26V605000 (Ford recall 26C42) covers about 11,405 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V605000?

NHTSA's record for 26V605000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of 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 26V605000?

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 26V605000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "The remedy is currently under development." 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 26V605000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26C42. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26C42) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V605000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V605000, 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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