Recall 25V683 affects 9 2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles for improperly bonded windshields. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 9 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles under recall 25V683 because a manufacturing problem left the windshield improperly bonded to the vehicle. In a crash, the windshield can detach and increase the risk of injury; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The windshield on 2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles is bonded to the windshield frame with urethane adhesive. That bond is supposed to hold the glass in place during normal driving and help the windshield stay mounted during a crash. The recall centers on the bond between the glass and the painted metal frame, not on cracked glass.
On recalled vehicles, paint masking tape was left on parts of the windshield frame during assembly. The adhesive then bonded against tape instead of clean vehicle structure. That leaves the windshield improperly attached, so it can detach in a crash and the vehicle does not meet the federal windshield mounting requirement.
Owners can notice increased wind noise or water leaks around the windshield. Those signs point to a poor seal at the glass and frame, and they are worth taking seriously before the vehicle is repaired.
Who's affected?
Covers Ranger and Bronco configurations tied to the windshield component, with different Ford windshield part descriptions listed for each model.
| 2025 Ford Ranger | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Bronco | visibility component |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2025 Ford Ranger or Bronco does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury. Increased wind noise or water leaks are warning signs to take seriously. If you notice either, limit driving and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford Ranger or Bronco is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask when the free windshield replacement can be scheduled.
- Schedule the windshield replacement that fixes the improper bonding that can let the windshield detach in a crash.
- Bring Ford's owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V683 when you call.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about timing, parts, or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Ford technician will remove the windshield and install a replacement windshield with the proper bonding. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related windshield bonding repair, Ford's standard reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses. Keep your receipts and repair paperwork for the service desk or Ford customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 10, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 14, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 30, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V683?
Recall 25V683 covers 9 2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles with windshields that were not properly bonded during manufacturing. In a crash, the windshield can detach and increase injury risk. Ford dealers will remove and replace the windshield free of charge.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford Ranger or Bronco is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V683. If it is included, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule windshield removal and replacement. Reference recall 25V683 or Ford number 25C52 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will remove and replace the windshield free of charge. Use a franchised Ford dealer for the covered recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is windshield detachment in a crash. Ford says the windshield was not properly bonded on the affected 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles, which means it can separate during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
What if I bought my Ford Ranger or Bronco used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2025 Ford Ranger or Bronco is included, then contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 25V683.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V683000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V683 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V683000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →