Ford’s Recall Issue Grows to Include Airbags and Electronics in More Than 314,000 Vehicles | Carscoops

Ford’s Recall Issue Grows to Include Airbags and Electronics in More Than 314,000 Vehicles | Carscoops

      Two new recalls affect hundreds of thousands of Rangers, Explorers, and Aviators

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      by Michael Gauthier

      Ford is recalling more than 314,000 vehicles due to two distinct issues.

      The 2024-2026 Rangers have airbags that could tear when deployed.

      The 2025 Aviators and Explorers are affected by a malfunctioning body control module.

      Ford is experiencing another difficult day, as in addition to recalling 499,129 crossovers for potentially rupturing brake hoses, the company is issuing a further recall of 314,021 vehicles due to two separate concerns related to airbags and a taillight problem.

      Starting with the most severe issue, Ford is recalling 100,900 Rangers from the 2024-2026 model years, as their side curtain airbags could potentially contact the B-pillar reinforcements during deployment. This contact could lead to a tear, increasing the risk of injury.

      The automaker launched an investigation in June after an Ejection Mitigation audit test indicated that the truck barely met standards. A closer inspection of the side curtain airbag revealed an approximate 0.5-inch (12 mm) slit near the top of the cushion.

      Following additional testing and analysis, Ford concluded that the issue stemmed from the airbag interacting with the B-pillar inner reinforcement flange, which could result in tearing and premature loss of pressure. Fortunately, the company is not aware of any incidents related to this problem.

      To resolve the issue, owners will be advised to take their truck to a dealership, where technicians will install a protective shield to prevent the side curtain airbag from contacting the sheet metal that may cause tears.

      Electrical Issues

      The second recall affects 213,121 SUVs, including the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator. These vehicles may have body control modules with poorly soldered components on their printed circuit boards.

      This malfunction can lead to various issues such as non-functioning power window/mirror switches, error alerts, and operational issues with the glove box light, vanity lights, and dome lamps. There could also be problems with the alarm, rear defroster, USB charger, and/or 12V power point, as well as the air conditioning system blowing warm air and trailer taillights not illuminating when towing.

      This is a significant number of potential symptoms, and Ford became aware of the issue in June after examining warranty claims for non-working side windows that were resolved by replacing the body control module. Upon evaluation of the faulty modules, the company discovered "insufficient solder joints at the terminals of electronic components."

      Ford has noted 21 warranty claims that may relate to this issue, and the proposed solution appears somewhat minimal for a company facing recall challenges. In this case, vehicles with fewer than 9,000 miles (14,484 km) will have their body control module C replaced. While this is expected, cars with over 9,000 miles (14,484 km) will not automatically receive a replacement. Instead, dealers will conduct a "functional check" on the body control module and replace it if necessary.

      This approach seems likely to result in a future recall. Nevertheless, Ford referenced statistical analysis from its Six Sigma Black Belt team, which indicates a high confidence that the condition will not manifest in vehicles that have reached 9,000 miles (14,484 km) without incident. However, Ford's history with recalls does not exactly build confidence.

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Ford’s Recall Issue Grows to Include Airbags and Electronics in More Than 314,000 Vehicles | Carscoops

Two recent recalls affect hundreds of thousands of Rangers, Explorers, and Aviators.