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.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Date Announced

FEB 01, 2019

Vehicles Affected

2,992

Ford Recall #

19C02

NHTSA Campaign #

19V071000

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Non-compliance Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - 19C02 Media Correspondence
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 19C02 Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Override – Wire Routing
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - June 2019
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4