Ford Motor Co. recalled 140,201 Ranger midsize pickups from the 2024 to 2026 model years after it was discovered that a wiring problem in the A-pillar could cause a short that could lead to a fire in some instances.
According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the company discovered damage to a sunvisor wiring harness or a headliner wiring harness could create an electrical short.
“When a damaged wire creates a short to ground, heat or spark at this short may also cause smoke, burn, melt or fire in the A-pillar area. Smoking, melting, or fire in the A-pillar area increases the risk of injury or a crash,” officials wrote in the report to NHTSA.
The short in the power takeout for the sunvisor assembly on either side of the vehicle may create heat or spark, resulting in a fire in or near the A-pillar. In parts affected by the problem, the driver or passenger may notice the lights on the sunvisor mirror may flicker or not work at all before smoking or melting of materials precipitating a fire.
The automaker says it is unaware of any accidents, injuries, or deaths related to the problem. The company will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles by April 27. The company will advise the vehicle owner to take it to the nearest Ford or Lincoln dealer where the repair will be repaired at no costs.
This is the third recall on these trucks in 2026, as the 11th overall since 2024, according to NHTSA records.
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