Ford Ranger: Ranger Idler Gear Failure
Ford Ranger Recall Summary Ford is recalling 3 Ranger vehicles with incorrectly assembled engine idler gears that may cause the engine to stall while driving, resulting in a sudden loss of power. Drivers may hear unusual engine noise before the stall occurs. Ford will replace the idler assembly to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD RANGER. Units affected: 3
- Reason
- A small number of Ranger vehicles that have been manufactured with an incorrectly assembled engine idler gear. An improperly installed engine idler gear may cause an engine stall with sudden loss of power whilst driving increasing the risk of crash or injury. A noise is typically observed from the engine in advance. In the event of a failure the vehicle will stall and/or not start. Remedy: Replace Idler assembly
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-07-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fa0fb1b4-c690-45a7-8c32-5c9c30b3ba91