REC-000305

active

2015–2016 Ford RANGER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 8 November 2017

Defect

The gearshift cable retaining clip may not be securely fastened, which could lead to the gearshift cables making contact with the rear driveshaft.

Hazard

Continued contact between the gearshift cables and driveshaft can damage both components. This could result in difficulty changing gears and/or loss of drive, posing an accident hazard. At the time of release there have been no reported failures of the affected parts in Australia.

Remedy

Ford will write to owners of all affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their Ford authorised Dealership for inspection and rectification. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au