Ford Ranger Recall R/2019/153: Ruptured Flexible Front Brake Hoses May Occur During Suspension And Steering Articulations, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 28,780
- vehicles in the UK
- 19S12
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 1 June 2016 and 30 August 2018. Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur from cyclic fatigue. The dealer will replace the front brake hoses with a redesigned component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur from cyclic fatigue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RUPTURED FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY OCCUR DURING SUSPENSION AND STEERING ARTICULATIONS Defect: Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur from cyclic fatigue. Remedy: Replace the front brake hoses with a redesigned component.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur during suspension and steering articulations.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front brake hoses with a redesigned component.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 1 June 2016 and 30 August 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 28,780 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 19S12 or the DVSA reference R/2019/153. 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/2019/020 on 14 Jun 2019, for overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack. The one launched after it was R/2019/228 on 26 Jul 2019, for un-fused battery monitoring system wire chafing. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/153, launched 12 July 2019. 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.