NHTSA Recall 26V238000: Ford Ranger Sun-Visor Wiring Fire Risk
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V238000 — the Ford Ranger sun-visor wiring defect that can short and start a fire in the A-pillar, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V238000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V238000
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- Ford Ranger
- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Units recalled
- 140,201
- Component
- Electrical — sun-visor wiring harness (A-pillar)
- Risk
- Wiring short and fire risk in the A-pillar
- Owner letters mailing
- May 31, 2026
Safety notice: Wiring short and fire risk in the A-pillar. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V238000 (Ford reference 26S29) covers 140,201 model year 2024–2026 Ford Ranger trucks. An improperly positioned sun-visor wiring harness — or excessive tape thickness — can damage the wires and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire in the A-pillar area. Warning signs can include flickering or inoperative sun-visor mirror lights and overhead console lights before any smoking, melting, or fire.
The remedy
Dealers will check for a specific diagnostic trouble code, inspect and replace a damaged sun-visor wiring harness, and install a Body Control Module software update that shuts off sun-visor lamp power to prevent future shorts — free of charge. Notifications are phased (2025 models first, then 2026, then 2024).
What owners should do now
- If you see flickering or dead sun-visor or overhead console lights, have the truck checked promptly — those can precede a fire.
- Follow any manufacturer guidance to park outside until the repair is completed.
- Watch for your Ford letter (phased mailings began the week of May 31, 2026) and schedule the free repair.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ford.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Ford customer service: 866-436-7332 (Ford recall reference 26S29). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Ford may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V238000 cover?
Recall 26V238000 (Ford reference 26S29) covers 140,201 model year 2024–2026 Ford Ranger trucks whose sun-visor wiring harness can short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V238000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ford.com, or call Ford at 866-436-7332. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the Ranger wiring recall make my truck a California lemon?
Not automatically. But a wiring fire risk is a serious safety defect, and if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your Ranger has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.