Vehicle recall R/2003/055

Ford Ranger recall: Possible casting defect in front steering knuckles

DVSA recall R/2003/055 names the Ford Ranger. It was launched 22 April 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/055
Launched: 22 April 2003
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 3C859
Vehicles: 386 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Steering knuckle casting may crack

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and using dye penetrant inspection techniques check the steering knuckles for the presence of a crack. Replace with new any part failing the above test.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Ranger	not recorded	386

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/1999/021 Throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is disengaged 6 April 1999, Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang
R/2010/128 Gearbox may not perform correctly 22 September 2010, Ford Ranger
R/2012/113 Seatback may not engage correctly 20 October 2012, Ford Ranger
R/2015/025 Engine may cut out 11 February 2015, Ford Ranger, Ford Transit
R/2017/009 Automatic transmission may not operate as intended 6 February 2017, Ford Ranger
R/2017/273 Rear driveshaft may become damaged resulting in loss of drive 29 September 2017, Ford Ranger

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Source

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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