Ford Ranger: – Ranger Platinum Child Lock

Ford Ranger Child Lock Recall Summary Ford is recalling 558 Ranger Platinum vehicles because the electronic child lock system may appear engaged (indicated by an orange light) but the rear doors can still be opened from inside, potentially allowing children to exit the vehicle unintentionally. The issue affects vehicles in the United Kingdom. Ford will modify the system wiring and reset the system to fix the problem.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD RANGER. Units affected: 558
Reason
Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate. Remedy: Modification to system wiring and system reset.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-04-19
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6b354027-3de3-439a-a2c7-b11178b0e079