Ford has recalled 11,405 2026 Ranger vehicles due to a problem with the infotainment system that can cause the screen to go blank. As a result, the screen may fail to display the rearview image when reverse gear is selected. However, a remedy is not available yet.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, approximately 47% of the recalled Rangers could be affected by the defect. Explaining the issue, the report stated:"Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected blank or black SYNC 4 Center Stack display. If this occurs, the rear-view camera (RVC) image will be unavailable when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. These vehicles may fail to comply with S5.5.1, S5.5.3, and S5.5.6 of FMVSS 111.""FMVSS1: 111 – Rear visibility"Image credit: FordThe report pointed to a short circuit that leads to a loss of power, causing the screen to go blank. It stated:"The 10.1-inch Center Stack screen may exhibit a blank or black screen condition due to a loss of power to the 10.1-inch display module. The power loss is caused by an open display fuse triggered by an electrical short circuit on the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) due to a cracked multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC)."Component analysis determined that the affected MLCCs exhibit an out-of-specification Dissipation Factor (DF%) and are suspected counterfeit components that fail to meet engineering and material specifications."The issue increases the risk of a crash, as per the report, because the rearview camera does not display an image when reverse is selected.Ford began investigating reports of black center screens in low-mileage 2026 Ranger models on August 14, 2026. Testing of six warranty-return parts traced the issue to cracked capacitors on the display circuit board, with a specific batch containing potentially counterfeit components.Ford's review identified 11,405 affected Rangers and 46 service parts. A black screen can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, potentially causing the vehicles to fall short of certain rear-visibility requirements under FMVSS No. 111.As of September 14, Ford had received 15 potentially related warranty claims in North America, with no reported accidents, injuries, or VOQs linked to the issue. On September 15, Ford's Field Review Committee approved a field action to address the problem.However, the American automaker is still working to provide parts that can fix the problem, and thus a remedy has not been announced yet. Ford will notify affected customers by mail when the remedy becomes available, asking them to schedule a service appointment with their dealers for repairs, which will be performed at no cost.Ford notified dealers on September 25, 2026, with interim owner letters scheduled to be mailed between October 5 and October 9. The date for remedy owner notifications has yet to be determined, while affected VINs became searchable on September 25, 2026.