The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-678 (25V678000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25C54 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard |
| Report date | October 9, 2025 |
| Owners notified | November 26, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 405 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-678 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 405 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.