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March 24, 2026 Service bulletin

Condition where the IPC backlight and shift indicator remains illuminated after the vehicle is turned off

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54685 for 2025 Ford Ranger.

Bulletin number
SSM 54685
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2025 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 12-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) may exhibit a condition where the IPC backlight and shift indicator remains illuminated after the vehicle is turned off. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool, download and run the "IPC-Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Software Update" application.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints in the electrical category.

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