The Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 140,201 Ranger pickups due to malfunctioning sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses that could result in a fire in the 2024–2026 models.
According to a report posted on April 22 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the damaged wires could create a short circuit and possibly cause a fire in the front of the vehicle near the windshield.
The NHTSA noted that the sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses could be damaged due to excessive tape thickness or improper harness positioning following installation. The report also stated that exposed wiring could come into contact with sheet metal, possibly causing arcing and soot buildup over time….