Ford Recalls 11,405 Rangers Because the Rearview Camera May Show Nothing

Ford is recalling 11,405 2026 Ford Ranger pickups whose rearview cameras may not display an image, according to a recall notice dated November 5, 2026. A camera that shows nothing when the truck is in reverse increases the risk of a crash, particularly in parking lots and driveways where the camera is often the driver’s main view behind the vehicle.

The recall carries NHTSA number 26V605000. Ford told regulators the remedy is currently under development, which means affected owners will be notified and the fix — likely a software update or a camera module replacement — will be announced once it is ready.

It is not Ford’s first rearview camera problem this year. In September 2026, Ford recalled about 48,000 F-150 pickups whose rearview cameras also would not work, and in May 2026 it recalled 180,000 Ranger and Bronco vehicles for loose front seats. Camera failures have become one of the most common recall triggers across the industry, because federal rules require the image to appear — a blank screen is a safety defect, not an inconvenience.

Ranger owners can check whether their truck is included by entering its VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls. Until the remedy is ready, the practical advice is the old-fashioned kind: turn your head, use the mirrors, and do not rely on the screen.