The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V071000·Announced 2019-02-01

Ford Recalls 2019 Rangers for Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 Ranger vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions because the shift lever can move from Park without the key or brake pedal, risking unexpected movement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the defect allows the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect where the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, it may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,992

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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