• October 10, 2025Equipment

  Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

  NHTSA campaign 25V-685 · 59,006 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

  The risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification…

• June 27, 2025Rear-view camera

  Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

  NHTSA campaign 25V-442 · 200,237 vehicles potentially affected · Back over prevention

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

  The risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

• May 26, 2023Equipment

  Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110

  NHTSA campaign 23V-379 · 29,607 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  The risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

• September 14, 2022Fuel system

  Fuel Line May Be Loose

  NHTSA campaign 22V-685 · 69 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

  The risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

  The remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

• June 24, 2022Visibility

  Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212

  NHTSA campaign 22V-451 · 63,294 vehicles potentially affected · Visibility

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

  The risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

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A campaign rarely covers every Ranger built in 2022. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Ford Ranger model years

• 2021 6
• 2020 7
• 2019 11
• 2011 5
• 2010 8
• 2009 7
• 2008 5
• 2007 5
• 2006 12
• 2005 9
• 2004 10
• 2003 1
• 2002 3
• 2001 4
• 2000 3
• 1999 4

Common questions

Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2022 Ford Ranger: 25V-685 (Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire); 25V-442 (Rearview Camera Image May Not Display); 23V-379 (Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110); 22V-685 (Fuel Line May Be Loose); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2022 Ford Ranger has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2022 Ford Ranger?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.