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Ford Ranger Shifter Cable Bolts May Loosen
high How serious is it? About this label
The mismatched gear can cause the truck to move in a direction you don't expect, and if the parking brake isn't set, it could roll even though it looks like it's in Park, raising the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V366000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 13, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift |
| 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
On some 2019 Ford Ranger trucks, the bolts that hold the shifter cable bracket onto the transmission can loosen over time. If that happens, the transmission may end up in a different gear than what the gear shift lever is showing you inside the truck. The actual gear the truck is in and the gear position shown on the lever may no longer match each other.
What you should do
Contact a Ford dealer to schedule an inspection, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Dealers will tighten the bolts and check shifting, free of charge.
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 19V366000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 19S15.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.