Ford Ranger: Automatic Transmission May Not Operate As Intended

Ford Ranger Recall Summary Ford is recalling 51 Ranger vehicles because the automatic transmission may unexpectedly shift from 6th gear to 1st gear due to a faulty output speed sensor signal, causing a sudden reduction in wheel speed. The issue affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Ford will fix the problem by recalibrating the transmission control module on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: FORD RANGER. Units affected: 51

Reason

It is possible for the automatic transmission to shift from 6th to 1st due to an incorrect signal from the output speed sensor. The unintended down shift will cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a TCM recalibration

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-02-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b7324b0c-4356-429d-a564-5d90ef9f690d