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2019 Ford Ranger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Ranger. The most recent was reported on October 10, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RANGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Ranger, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V685000	October 10, 2025	Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
25V572000	September 3, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V442000	June 27, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Software
23V379000	May 26, 2023	Equipment › Other › Labels
21V811000	October 15, 2021	Seat Belts › Front › Webbing
20V137000	March 9, 2020	Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor
19V839000	November 21, 2019	Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
19V726000	October 10, 2019	Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor
19V518000	July 10, 2019	Seat Belts
19V366000	May 13, 2019	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift
19V071000	February 1, 2019	Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Equipment (2) · Power Train (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Visibility (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V685000Manufacturer no. 25SA4

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2025
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 59,006 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: June 4, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V685000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 3, 2025
Owner notification: January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: June 4, 2018 – December 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: June 27, 2025
Owner notification: September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: July 13, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V379000Manufacturer no. 23C18

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: May 26, 2023
Owner notification: July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 29,607 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V379000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V811000Manufacturer no. 21C25

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Report received by NHTSA: October 15, 2021
Owner notification: December 22, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 47,683 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V811000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V137000Manufacturer no. 20S12

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor

Report received by NHTSA: March 9, 2020
Owner notification: April 6, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,384 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: August 1, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.

Safety risk

A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V137000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V839000Manufacturer no. 19S43

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA: November 21, 2019
Owner notification: March 5, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 72,718 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: June 4, 2018 – August 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V839000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V726000Manufacturer no. 19S34

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2019
Owner notification: December 4, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,965 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: August 1, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V726000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V518000Manufacturer no. 19S23

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2019
Owner notification: July 29, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,579 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: June 18, 2018 – June 18, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.

Safety risk

Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S23.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V518000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V366000Manufacturer no. 19S15

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift

Report received by NHTSA: May 13, 2019
Owner notification: July 1, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,534 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: March 5, 2019 – March 13, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V366000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V071000Manufacturer no. 19C02

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: February 1, 2019
Owner notification: February 22, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,992 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Ranger: June 4, 2018 – January 9, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: RANGER

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V071000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 14, 2025.