Ford Ranger Recall R/2010/128: Gearbox May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 784
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C335
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles. The bracket that secures the automatic transmission shift cable to the transmission casing may crack and break. The dealer will check the bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bracket that secures the automatic transmission shift cable to the transmission casing may crack and break. This is as a result of unnecessary welding. Should the bracket fail then gear selection witl be extremely difficult or in extreme cases impossible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The bracket that secures the automatic transmission shift cable to the transmission casing may crack and break. This is as a result of unnecessary welding. Should the bracket fail then gear selection witl be extremely difficult or in extreme cases impossible. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the bracket. If the bracket has been welded then replacement of the bracket is required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bracket.
Are You Affected?
Ranger may be included. Ford estimates 784 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 0C335 or the DVSA reference R/2010/128. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 | |
| RangerAutomatic Transmission no reverse | Low | R/2026/174 | |
| RangerTransmission oil pump gears software update | Low | R/2026/127 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2010/083 on 5 Aug 2010, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2010/209 on 14 Dec 2010, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/128, launched 22 September 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.