A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image, which reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle. This failure means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111 regarding rear visibility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342551-2026-ford-ranger-recall-rearview-camera-may-fail-to-display.
“2026 Ford Ranger Recall: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342551-2026-ford-ranger-recall-rearview-camera-may-fail-to-display. Based on NHTSA recall #26V605000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V605000).
Ford Motor Company recalled 2026 Ranger pickup trucks on September 22, 2026, because the rearview camera may fail to display, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall. Owners will receive interim letters notifying them of the safety risk.
How to tell if you have it
Ford 2026 Ranger Pickup Truck
What to do
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 641 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Recent Ford recalls include a 2026-10-13 hard top detachment risk for the 2021 Bronco, a 2026-09-22 exterior lighting recall for the 2025 Expedition, and a 2026-09-09 fuel tank recall for the 2025 F-150. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-05-21 rear camera recall for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, a 2026-09-01 rearview camera recall for the 2025 Chrysler Ram 1500, and a 2025-11-21 rearview camera recall for the 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
How to tell if you have this one
You may have this recalled vehicle if you own a 2026 Ford Ranger equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. You can check if your specific vehicle is involved by searching for its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where VINs became searchable on September 25, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Monitor Your Mail
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 7, 2026. Wait for additional letters that will be sent when the remedy is available.
Contact Ford Customer Service
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26C42.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 16 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Interim owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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