Ford Ranger (Ford) – Side Curtain Airbag Problem (2025)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 FORD RANGER vehicles due to air bags:side/window:curtain issues. Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026