Ford Ranger Recall R/2022/142: Vehicles Could Suffer A Differential Drive Pinion Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2022
- Launched
- 14,717
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S30
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 1 September 2018 and 31 May 2019. A small number of Ford Ranger vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure caused by micro cracks created during the production process. The dealer will inspect and replace rear differential parts as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Ford Ranger vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure caused by micro cracks created during the production process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES COULD SUFFER A DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION FAILURE Defect: A small number of Ford Ranger vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure caused by micro cracks created during the production process. Remedy: Inspect and replace rear differential parts as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace rear differential parts as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 1 September 2018 and 31 May 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 14,717 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 22S30 or the DVSA reference R/2022/142. 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/2022/308 on 28 Oct 2022, for there is a possibility that the steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to…. The one launched after it was R/2022/327 on 8 Nov 2022, for the lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/142, launched 1 November 2022. 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.