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Ford Ranger recalls

41 DVSA safety recalls name the Ford Ranger, launched 1999 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Ranger. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls41
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch1999
Earliest and latest build dates named1996 to 2026
Is a specific Ranger affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Ford Ranger recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Ranger - Engine failure R/2026/28931 Aug 202613 Mar 2025 to 24 Jul 202512
Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure R/2026/16027 Aug 202627 Feb 2025 to 3 Sep 2025520
Ranger PHEV - High Voltage Battery Tray Retaining Bracket Replacement R/2026/12322 Jun 202625 Aug 20251
Ranger - Automatic Transmission no reverse R/2026/1748 May 20264 Mar 2025 to 5 May 202511
Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update R/2026/12727 Mar 20266 Mar 2019 to 12 Nov 2019455
Ranger - Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts Torque Inspection R/2025/43315 Oct 20257 May 20251
Frozen Rearview Camera Screen R/2025/36124 Sep 202529 Sep 2022 to 22 Apr 20246,275
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update R/2025/3598 Sep 202519 Jul 2019 to 11 Apr 20214
Ranger - Potential loss of brake assist R/2025/32615 Aug 202510 Sep 2024 to 18 Feb 202614,736
Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure R/2025/3015 Aug 202526 Jan 2023 to 4 Mar 20251,279
Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection R/2024/4394 Nov 202430 May 2022 to 2 Apr 20242,099
Ranger Idler Gear Failure R/2024/24524 Jul 20243 Nov 2023 to 6 Apr 20243
Ranger Platinum Child Lock R/2024/04819 Apr 202410 Mar 2023 to 27 Nov 2023not recorded
Ranger - Front wiper motor linkage inspection R/2024/04218 Feb 202412 Jun 2023 to 27 Jun 2023661
The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed. R/2024/0335 Feb 202414 Feb 2023 to 27 Apr 20233
Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump R/2023/32010 Nov 20231 Apr 2022 to 26 May 2023152
Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear R/2023/2853 Oct 20235 Apr 20233
Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose R/2023/24724 Aug 20235 Dec 2022 to 20 Apr 20238
Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch R/2023/24116 Aug 202321 Jul 2022 to 6 Apr 2023785
When the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (DVSA lists RANGER RAPTOR) R/2023/20125 May 20234 Jul 2022 to 18 Oct 2022163
On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument R/2023/15223 May 202322 Sep 2021 to 12 Oct 202218 per line
The driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead R/2023/08530 Mar 202324 Aug 2022 to 28 Aug 202213
The vehicle could develop a crack around the exhaust muffler flange R/2022/19622 Mar 20231 Dec 2016 to 28 Feb 201920,370
On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing R/2023/01431 Jan 20234 Jul 2022 to 18 Oct 2022163
Vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure R/2022/1421 Nov 20221 Sep 2018 to 31 May 201914,717
There is a possibility that the steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification R/2022/30828 Oct 202212 Jan 2022 to 1 Apr 2022433
Airbag inflator may rupture upon deployment R/2019/15531 Jul 20217 Apr 2003 to 4 May 2006211,055
Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment R/2019/15621 Aug 20208 Jun 2007 to 16 Dec 20112,966 (whole recall)
Over time the function of the takata nadi airbag inflator can degrade due to air and moisture R/2020/12618 May 202013 Nov 1998 to 30 Sep 19993,339 per line
Transmission fluid pump gear failure can cause a loss of hydraulic fluid pressure in the transmission R/2020/10328 Apr 202029 Nov 2017 to 15 Oct 20196,330 per line
Air bag inflator may rupture on deployment R/2019/3354 Oct 20195 Aug 2005 to 15 Dec 200516,520
Air bag inflator to be replaced R/2019/06117 Sep 20192 Feb 2004 to 2 Sep 201441,475 per line
Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur during suspension and steering articulations R/2019/15312 Jul 20191 Jun 2016 to 30 Aug 201828,780 per line
Side airbag initiator may be defective R/2018/1189 May 20187 Oct 2016 to 17 Nov 201650
Rear driveshaft may become damaged resulting in loss of drive R/2017/27329 Sep 201717 Nov 2015 to 24 Feb 20163,277
Automatic transmission may not operate as intended R/2017/0096 Feb 201729 Sep 2011 to 30 Mar 201251
Engine may cut out R/2015/02511 Feb 201524 Oct 2014 to 13 Jan 201513,853 per line
Seatback may not engage correctly R/2012/11320 Oct 20125 Sep 2011 to 10 May 2012478
Gearbox may not perform correctly R/2010/12822 Sep 2010not recorded784
Possible casting defect in front steering knuckles R/2003/05522 Apr 2003not recorded386
Throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is disengaged R/1999/0216 Apr 19991 May 1996 to 31 Mar 19995,363 (whole recall)

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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