Ford Ranger Recall R/2012/113: Seatback May Not Engage Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 478
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C458R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 5 September 2011 and 10 May 2012. The seatback latch may fail to engage correctly resulting in the rear seatback not being positively secured to the body striker. The dealer will fit a new hog ring securing the strap to the latch mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seatback latch may fail to engage correctly resulting in the rear seatback not being positively secured to the body striker.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBACK MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY Defect: On affected vehicles the seatback latch may fail to engage correctly resulting in the rear seatback not being positively secured to the body striker. Remedy: Dealers will fit a new hog ring securing the strap to the latch mechanism.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the rear seatback not being positively secured to the body striker.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new hog ring securing the strap to the latch mechanism.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 5 September 2011 and 10 May 2012 may be included. Ford estimates 478 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 2C458R or the DVSA reference R/2012/113. 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/2012/092 on 26 Sep 2012, for throttle may stick in the fully open position. The one launched after it was R/2012/115 on 6 Nov 2012, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/113, launched 20 October 2012. 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.