The issue affects certain 2026 Ford Ranger vehicles fitted with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image, reducing the driver’s view behind the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall follows an investigation into the source of the display problem, which Ford linked to suspected faulty components used in the screen assembly. The automaker has not reported any accidents or injuries connected to the issue.
A Screen Failure Linked to Suspected Faulty Components
According to Ford’s recall report filed with the NHTSA, the affected screens were manufactured in China and contained circuit boards with cracked capacitors. Ford’s review found that the screens had been produced with “potentially counterfeit parts.”
The affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, which covers rear visibility requirements. The NHTSA recall notice states that a rearview camera image that does not display can reduce visibility behind the vehicle and increase the possibility of a crash.
The recall is identified as NHTSA campaign number 26V605, while Ford has assigned it recall number 26C42. Vehicle owners can check whether their pickup is included by searching their vehicle identification number through the NHTSA database.
Ford said it is still developing a repair solution. According to the NHTSA notice, interim letters informing owners about the safety issue are expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026. Additional notifications will be sent once the remedy becomes available.
Ford Faces Another Rearview Camera-Related Recall
The Ranger recall adds to a series of recent vehicle campaigns involving rearview camera systems. Ford has previously issued recalls involving camera displays, including a recall affecting nearly 1.5 million vehicles in 2025 because some rearview cameras could show distorted or blank images.
According to reports, Ford also recalled 254,640 SUVs earlier in 2026 because software issues could affect rearview camera functions and other safety-related features. Those vehicles included several Lincoln and Ford models from recent model years.
For the current Ranger recall, Ford reported that it was not aware of crashes or injuries related to the screen failure. The company said it had received 15 warranty claims in North America that were potentially connected to the condition, according to recall information submitted to regulators.
The affected vehicles are limited to certain Ranger pickups, with most of the recalled units from the 2026 model year. Owners who receive a notification will be informed when a repair becomes available through Ford’s service network. The NHTSA notice states that owners can contact Ford customer service regarding the recall or reach the agency’s vehicle safety hotline for additional information.
