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.

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (8)

• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DO NOT remove rear tail lamp assembly for continuity test
• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 19S43
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Notification to Ford and Lincoln dealers re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 19S43 – Supplement #2 Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Rear Tail Lamps

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