Side/window: curtainRecall 25V-541 · 2024–2026 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-541 covers 100,900 2024–2026 Ford Ranger for a side/window: curtain problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V541000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,130 vehicles were listed as unreachable.