NHTSA recall 25V-678 (25V678000)
structure recall reported October 9, 2025 - about 405 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V678000
- Also written as
- 25V-678
- Manufacturer number
- 25C54
- Reported
- October 9, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~405
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-678 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.