Ford Recalls Recently Launched Model because of Transmission Issue

The 2019 Ford Ranger is certainly one of the most eagerly awaited on the auto market. But just as this model came on retail, proud owners of the new Ranger faced the transmission problem.

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After a short period of time on the market, Ford issues a safety compliance recall for the new light-duty to check the shifter interlock override feature implemented in the gearbox. The recall list includes 3500 Ranger trucks in the US and Canada. All defected models were manufactured at the Michigan production facility in Dearborn in 2018-2019.

The abovementioned feature is intended to keep the car from unwanted movement, blocking the gearbox when the P gear is engaged. As a result, to keep the car moving the driver has to press the brake pedal to engage R, N, or D gears. According to Ford representatives, the affected trucks may have defective PRNDL bezel wiring that can have a negative impact on the interlock.

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The automaker claims that there are no known road accidents or injuries caused by the problem and the company puts in great efforts to fix the problem. Owners of affected cars have to visit their Ford dealer where technicians will test troublesome component and, if required, repair or change the defective part to make sure that the unit operates properly.

Having a recall so early after the model release may reflect poorly on the sales level. Luckily for the company, it seems like the issue was detected quite early and serious financial loses will be avoided.