Ford Ranger Recall R/2023/241: Ranger Vehicles That Have A Manual Rear Door Child Lock Which Is Activated Near The Rear…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 16 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 785
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S38
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 21 July 2022 and 6 April 2023. Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated. The dealer will remove and replace the driver door window control switch with the correct version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated. Defect: Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated. Remedy: Remove and replace the driver door window control switch with the correct version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.
The Fix
The dealer will remove and replace the driver door window control switch with the correct version.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 21 July 2022 and 6 April 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 785 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 23S38 or the DVSA reference R/2023/241. 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/2023/237 on 2 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured…. The one launched after it was R/2023/247 on 24 Aug 2023, for affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/241, launched 16 August 2023. 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.