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Ford Ranger tail lights may flicker or stop working

NHTSA campaign 19V839000 · Reported 2019-11-21 · Ford Motor Company

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Dead brake lights or turn signals make it much more likely someone hits you from behind, and although the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, have someone check your lights now and get the repair scheduled.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2019 Ford Rangers, an electrical connector for the rear lights may be misaligned or not pushed all the way together. That can make the rear lights work only some of the time, or not at all, including your brake lights, turn signals, rear position lights and backup lights. Drivers behind you may not see you or know when you are braking, turning or backing up. A dealer will inspect the connector and replace it if needed, free.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for recall 19V839000.
2. Contact your Ford dealer and ask for recall 19S43, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Have the inline connector inspected and replaced if necessary, at no cost to you.

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 exterior lighting recalls: headlights, tail lights and brake lights · all 26 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
Safety risk: Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43.

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