Ford has started a large safety recall in the United States after finding that a hidden electrical fault in certain Ranger pickup trucks could create a fire risk inside the cabin.
The recall affects 140,201 Ford Ranger trucks from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years. The problem is linked to wiring near the sunvisor and headliner area, where damaged wires may short against nearby metal and create heat, sparks, smoke, or fire.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected vehicles may have damage to the sunvisor wiring harness or the headliner wiring harness. The agency’s recall report says the issue can develop when excessive harness tape thickness or incorrect harness positioning during assembly damages the wiring.
That damage may expose the wires. If exposed wiring touches sheet metal inside the vehicle, the circuit can short. Over time, repeated electrical arcing may leave soot buildup and create enough heat to trigger a smoke, melting, or fire event near the A-pillar area.
Ford Ranger Recall Covers 2024–2026 Trucks
The recalled Ranger trucks were built between December 9, 2022, and December 28, 2025, according to plant records reviewed by Ford. The affected area is tied to the power takeout for the right or left sunvisor assembly.
Ford’s investigation found that the materials around the affected area met flammability requirements. That means the fire concern was not simply caused by easily combustible trim. Instead, the risk came from the way the electrical system could behave after a short developed in the sunvisor lamp circuit.
One key warning code identified in the investigation was B14AA, which indicates a short in the sunvisor lamp circuit. When that fault appears, the vehicle’s Body Control Module, or BCM, may restart repeatedly. Those repeated restarts can allow repeated shorting and arcing, gradually creating soot and heat in the area.
Drivers may notice early signs before the issue becomes more serious. Possible symptoms include flickering sunvisor mirror lights, flickering overhead console lights, or interior lights that stop working. Ford’s recall filing warns that those symptoms could come before smoke, melting, or fire.
The recall followed a fire incident involving a 2024 Ford Ranger on October 31, 2025. Initial evidence suggested the fire may have started from an electrical short in the sunvisor power lead. Vehicle data also showed the B14AA diagnostic trouble code, which helped Ford focus its investigation on the sunvisor lamp circuit.
Ford escalated the concern to its Critical Concern Review Group on November 6, 2025. During the first two months of 2026, the company carried out additional testing and analysis to understand why the issue could progress from a wiring defect to a fire risk.
As of March 20, 2026, Ford was aware of three warranty claims, two field reports, and one customer service report in the United States that may be related to this problem. Those reports involved four vehicles. One vehicle had a flame report, while the other three showed smoke or burn evidence around the sunvisor lamp circuit.
Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries connected to the condition.
What Owners Should Do Now
Owners of affected Ford Ranger trucks will receive recall notices by mail. Ford will instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership for inspection and repair.
Dealers will check whether the vehicle has a history of the B14AA-11 diagnostic trouble code. Technicians will also inspect the wiring in the sunvisor and headliner area. If damage is found, the necessary wiring components will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the owner.
Owners can also check whether their truck is included by entering the vehicle identification number on the official NHTSA recall lookup page. Checking the VIN is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific Ranger is part of the recall.
Until the inspection is completed, Ranger owners should not ignore small electrical warning signs inside the cabin. Flickering visor lights or overhead console lights may seem minor, but in this recall they are directly connected to the area Ford is investigating.
The Ranger is an important pickup for Ford, especially in the midsize truck segment where buyers often expect durability, utility, and daily reliability. A recall involving more than 140,000 vehicles is significant, but the absence of reported injuries gives Ford an opportunity to address the issue before it becomes more severe for customers.
Vehicle recalls are common across the auto industry, but fire-related defects usually receive closer attention because they can affect parked or moving vehicles and may develop behind interior panels where drivers cannot easily see the problem. That makes timely inspection especially important.
For Ford Ranger owners, the practical message is clear: watch for electrical symptoms, check the VIN, and schedule dealer service once the recall notice arrives. The repair is expected to be free, and addressing the fault early can reduce the risk of a hidden wiring issue turning into a dangerous cabin fire.
