Key highlights
- The recall affects 1,085 certain 2024–2026 model-year Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles fitted with a 10.1-inch centre display.
- A manufacturing fault could cause the touchscreen to go blank, preventing the reversing camera image from being displayed.
- Owners will be contacted by Ford and must arrange a free repair through an authorised dealership.
Ford Australia has recalled 1,085 Ranger utes and Everest SUVs over a manufacturing fault that could cause the centre display screen to stop working and fail to show the reversing camera image.
Published on 21 October 2026, the recall is listed under recall number REC-006748 and campaign number 26C42. It applies to certain 2024–2026 model-year Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch centre touchscreen.
According to the official Australian vehicle recall notice, the manufacturing issue could cause the display to go blank. If the reversing camera image is unavailable while reversing, drivers may have reduced visibility of people or obstacles behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident that could cause serious injury or death.
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What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
The fault affects the 10.1-inch centre display fitted to certain Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles. A manufacturing issue could cause the screen to stop functioning and display a blank screen.
The reversing camera image is displayed on the centre touchscreen, helping drivers see the area behind the vehicle when reversing. If the screen stops working, the driver may be unable to use the camera image to check for pedestrians, objects or other hazards behind the vehicle.
The recall notice warns that the loss of the rear-view image could increase the risk of an accident, potentially resulting in serious injury or death to people behind the vehicle.
The issue does not mean every affected vehicle will experience a screen failure. However, owners of vehicles included in the recall should arrange the required repair to address the potential safety risk.
Which Ford Ranger and Everest models are affected?
Make: Ford
Models: Ranger and Everest
Model years: Certain 2024–2026 model-year vehicles
Affected vehicles: 1,085
Affected variants: Certain Ranger and Everest vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch centre display screen
Recall number: REC-006748
Campaign number: 26C42
Recall publication date: 21 October 2026
The recall covers 1,085 vehicles across the Ford Ranger and Everest ranges. It is limited to vehicles that meet the recall’s eligibility criteria, rather than every Ranger ute or Everest SUV sold during those model years.
Owners can check the official VIN list to determine whether their vehicle is affected. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is used to identify individual vehicles included in the recall.
The Ranger was also recalled in August 2026 over a separate side-airbag deployment issue affecting almost 14,000 vehicles built between 2025 and 2026. That campaign was unrelated to the current touchscreen fault.
The Everest was previously included in a July 2026 recall alongside the Ranger over an issue affecting the 10-speed automatic transmission. The latest recall concerns the centre display and reversing camera image.
What should Ford Ranger and Everest owners do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Ford Australia and asked to contact an authorised Ford dealership to arrange the necessary repair.
The repair will be carried out free of charge. Owners should check their VIN against the official recall list and contact a dealer to confirm whether their vehicle requires corrective work.
If you own a potentially affected Ranger or Everest but have not received a notification, you can contact Ford Australia directly to check your vehicle’s eligibility and find out how to arrange the repair.
Need help? Here’s who to contact
Contact: Ford Customer Relationship Centre
Phone: 13 36 73
Website: Ford Australia
Recall number: REC-006748
Campaign number: 26C42
Ford Ranger and Everest owners can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre or an authorised Ford dealer for further information about the recall, VIN eligibility and the free repair.
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