ford recalls 11 405 ranger pickups built in 2026 over tech failureFord is issuing a safety recall for 11,405 model-year 2026 Ranger midsize pickup trucks equipped with 10.1-inch center display screens. A hardware component failure can cause the infotainment screen to lose power without warning, preventing the rearview camera feed from displaying when the truck is shifted into reverse.The issue affects Ranger trucks produced at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant between April 21, 2026, and September 3, 2026. An additional 46 displays sold separately as service replacement parts for 2024 through 2026 Ranger models are also covered under a related equipment recall campaign.ford recalls 11 405 ranger pickups built in 2026 over tech failureShort Circuit Triggers Black ScreenAccording to documentation filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the blackout condition is caused by an electrical short circuit on the screen's printed circuit board assembly. The short circuit stems from a cracked multi-layer ceramic capacitor that blows the display's power fuse.Ford's internal root-cause analysis revealed that the capacitors supplied for the 10.1-inch SYNC 4 displays contain sub-standard materials suspected to be counterfeit and do not meet engineering specifications.Because a blank screen deprives the driver of a backup camera view while reversing, the affected vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rear Visibility".An official repair procedure is currently under development while Ford works to secure replacement components that meet factory specifications.Interim owner notification letters warning drivers of the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed beginning October 5, 2026. Once a permanent remedy is finalized, Ford will send secondary notification letters instructing owners to schedule a free service appointment at a local dealership.This article was written using AI and was then edited and optimized by our editorial team.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter.