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.

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 19S15 Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger Vehicles – Transmission Shift Lever Cable Bracket Fasteners
• Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center May 15, 2019 FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 19S15 - Supplement #1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

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