Ford Ranger Recall R/2017/273: Rear Driveshaft May Become Damaged Resulting In Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 3,277
- vehicles in the UK
- 17S12
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 17 November 2015 and 24 February 2016. The clip that retains the gearshift cables may not be fully engaged with the metal portion of the handbrake cable. The dealer will inspect the gearshift cables and driveshaft for signs of contact damage and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clip that retains the gearshift cables may not be fully engaged with the metal portion of the handbrake cable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR DRIVESHAFT MAY BECOME DAMAGED RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: On affected vehicles the clip that retains the gearshift cables may not be fully engaged with the metal portion of the handbrake cable. Remedy: Inspect the gearshift cables and driveshaft for signs of contact damage and replace if required. Also the dealership will inspect the gearshift cables clip to ensure it is correctly aligned and fully engaged.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in lOSS OF DRIVE.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the gearshift cables and driveshaft for signs of contact damage and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 17 November 2015 and 24 February 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 3,277 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 17S12 or the DVSA reference R/2017/273. 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/2017/241 on 4 Sep 2017, for side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2018/008 on 8 Jan 2018, for the engine cylinder head may crack. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/273, launched 29 September 2017. 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.