2025 Ford Ranger | 2024 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ford Ranger — Air bags: side/window: curtain
Published August 25, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 22, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V541000, published August 25, 2025 and initiated August 22, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2025 Ford Ranger | 2024 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ford Ranger — Air bags: side/window: curtain.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
Get an email if FORD has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- RANGER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD RANGER | 2024 FORD RANGER | 2026 FORD RANGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2025 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — Electrical system: propulsionSeptember 10, 2026
- NHTSAFord Battery Energy Control Module — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: managementSeptember 10, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Ford F-150 — Power train: driveline: differential unitSeptember 9, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Ford Explorer — Air bags: frontalSeptember 9, 2026
- NHTSA2012 New Flyer Xcelsior | 2024 New Flyer Xcelsior | 2025 New Flyer Xcelsior | 2013 New Flyer Xcelsior | 2014August 25, 2025
- NHTSA2025 Ford F-150 | 2025 Ford F-250 Sd | 2025 Ford F-350 Sd | 2025 Ford F-450 Sd | 2025 Ford F-550 Sd | 2026August 22, 2025
Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Ford Ranger | 2024 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ford Ranger — Air bags: side/window: curtain recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V541000 on August 25, 2025. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: RANGER.