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SevereNHTSA·19V366000·Announced 2019-05-13

Ford Recalls 2019 Rangers for Transmission Shifter Cable Bracket Fastener Issue

Ford is recalling 2019 Ranger vehicles because transmission shifter cable bracket fasteners may loosen, causing the gear indicator to mismatch the actual gear and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission shifter linkage that can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll, creating a significant risk of crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 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 — Transmission / Shifter
Hazard
Affected units
2,534

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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