Vehicle recall R/2026/289

Ford Ranger recall: Engine failure

DVSA recall R/2026/289 names the Ford Ranger. It was launched 31 August 2026. It covers vehicles built 13 March 2025 to 24 July 2025.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/289
Launched: 31 August 2026
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 26S35
Vehicles: 12 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles it may be possible that one or more engine camshaft roller finger followers were not properly installed at the time of assembly. An improperly installed camshaft roller finger follower may result in engine failure resulting in a no-start condition or a loss of motive power.

The fix

Replace the engine.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Ranger	13 March 2025 to 25 March 2025	2
Ford Ranger	7 April 2025 to 24 July 2025	10

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/2026/160 Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure 27 August 2026, Ford Kuga, Ford Ranger
R/2026/123 Ranger PHEV - High Voltage Battery Tray Retaining Bracket Replacement 22 June 2026, Ford Ranger
R/2026/174 Ranger - Automatic Transmission no reverse 8 May 2026, Ford Ranger
R/2026/127 Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update 27 March 2026, Ford Ranger
R/2025/433 Ranger - Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts Torque Inspection 15 October 2025, Ford Ranger
R/2025/361 Frozen Rearview Camera Screen 24 September 2025, Ford Transit, Ford Focus, Ford Transit Courier and others

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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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