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Ford Recalls Ranger Trucks Over Rearview Camera Screen

Ford recalls certain 2026 Ranger trucks with the 10.1-inch center stack screen that may lose power and fail to show the rearview camera image.

Recall notice

Check the recall notice linked in this story for the affected vehicles and the remedy.

Blue Ford Ranger crew cab pickup viewed from the front corner, with a black grille and alloy wheels.

Which Rangers are covered

Vehicles
Certain 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles with the 10.1-inch center stack screen
Potentially affected
11,405
Problem
A power loss could leave the screen without a rearview camera picture
Risk
Reduced view behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk
Remedy
Under development; interim owner letters expected to be mailed October 5, 2026
Recall number
NHTSA 26V605000, Ford 26C42

Ford is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles built with the 10.1-inch center stack screen because that screen may lose power and stop showing the rearview camera image (opens in a new tab). The recall covers a potentially affected population of 11,405 vehicles.

Because the camera image can go dark, the driver's view behind the truck is reduced, which raises the risk of a crash. The condition means these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility".

Ford is still developing a remedy. NHTSA.gov began allowing searches for the affected VINs on September 25, 2026.

What owners should do

Ford expects to mail interim letters telling owners about the safety risk on October 5, 2026. A second mailing will go out once the remedy is ready.

Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. Ford's internal number for this campaign is 26C42, and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V605000.