THE BREAKDOWN:
- Ford is recalling 140,201 trucks for a wiring issue that could cause a fire.
- The recall affects the 2024-2026 Ranger.
- Ford will fix the issue by replacing damaged wiring and updating the vehicle’s software.
Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger pickups because their sun visors could catch fire—yes, really. The vehicles may have a damaged wiring harness for the sun visors in the headliner that could repeatedly cause a short and start a fire.
The recall affects the 2024-2026 Ranger. According to the recall report, the affected vehicles might have a wiring harness with excessive tape or that was improperly installed. Both instances can damage the harness, exposing wires to bare sheet metal.
If this happens, the wire may short out, triggering a B14AA-11 diagnostic trouble code (DTC). Repeated arcing and body control module (BMC) restarts could cause soot buildup, leading to a fire. A driver might experience flickering or inoperative sun visor mirror and overhead console lights before the harness begins to smoke, melt, or catch fire.
Ford first learned of a potential problem in October 2025 and began investigating. By the end of last year, Ford had identified the culprit and began conducting flammability tests. While the automaker determined the potentially affected materials were not combustible, the soot buildup was, prompting the recall.
The automaker will inspect vehicles for a B14AA-11 DTC, and technicians will inspect the harnesses of those with this history. If a wiring harness is damaged, Ford will replace it, and every vehicle will receive a BCM update. This new software will turn off the sun visor light after a certain number of B14AA-11 codes to prevent short circuits.
Ford says it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
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Motor1's Take: This is yet another recall on Ford's growing list for 2026. With another 140,000 trucks affected, Ford is closing in on nearly 10 million vehicles recalled already this year.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
