Ford Recalls 140,000 Ranger Pickups Over Sun Visor Wiring Fire Risk

As of March 20, the automaker was aware of three warranty claims: one involving a reported fire and two others involving smoke or burn evidence.

Ford Ranger pickup trucks are shown for sale in Carlsbad, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2020. Mike Blake/Reuters

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.