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Ford Ranger Recall 19V366: Shifter Bracket Can Loosen, Causing Unexpected Movement

NHTSA campaign 19V366, reported May 13, 2019, 2,534 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission can loosen. If this happens, the transmission may be in a different gear than the shift lever shows, so the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Even when the shifter is in Park, the vehicle can roll if the parking brake is not applied before you leave the driver's seat. Either situation raises the risk of a crash or injury.

A dealer will inspect the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners, tighten them as needed, and verify proper transmission shift operation. The repair is free. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 19S15, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Until the repair is done, always apply the parking brake before exiting the vehicle, and make sure the gear selected matches what you expect before you move.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V366Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Problem
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger2019