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Ford Ranger can shift out of Park unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 19V071000 · Reported Feb 1, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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A vehicle that can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied may move unexpectedly, which can lead to injury or a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V071000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 1, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Power Train:automatic Transmission
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Ranger pickups with 10-speed automatic transmissions. On some of these trucks, the shift lever can be moved out of Park without the key in the ignition and without the brake pedal pressed. Federal theft-protection rules require that the vehicle not shift out of Park that way, so these vehicles do not meet the standard. Dealers will inspect the floor shifter interlock parts and repair them if needed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to have the shifter interlock inspected.
3. The inspection and any repair are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V071000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Ford Ranger

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Safety risk: If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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 February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.