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Ford Ranger can shift out of Park unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 19V071000 · Reported 2019-02-01 · Ford Motor Company

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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. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some of these Rangers, the shift lever can be moved out of Park even with no key in the ignition and nobody pressing the brake pedal. That is not supposed to be possible, and it fails a federal safety rule. If the lever gets bumped while the truck is parked, the truck can start rolling on its own and hit a person, another vehicle, or property. A dealer will inspect the shifter lock parts and repair them free.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is affected.
2. Call your Ford dealer, or Ford at 1-866-436-7332, and ask about recall 19C02.
3. Get the shifter interlock inspected and repaired — the work is free.

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.

The bigger picture

Ford transmission, driveshaft and wheel recalls: which ones are urgent? · all 55 Ford recalls in this area

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.