Ford Motor Company: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire (26V238000)
Ford Motor Company: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire (26V238000). Its units affected of 140,201 is top-decile (93rd percentile of 871 records). Dated 204 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 140,201 · 93th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 263.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V238000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S29 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 140201 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires. |
| Consequence | Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 93th of 871 (median 533, 263.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-14
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 93rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 140,201 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V238000: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire, 140,201 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 140,201 is 263.0x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 204 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 140,201 | 93rd | 2026-04-14 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 29,119 | 83rd | 2026-07-08 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,185 | 83rd | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
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