Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V678000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V678000?
NHTSA recall 25V678000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 9, 2025. It addresses: Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 405 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V678000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25C54. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.