Ford Ranger Recall R/2023/247: Affected Vehicles May Have Been Produced With The Propeller Shaft Flange To Transmission…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S43
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 5 December 2022 and 20 April 2023. Some vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing. The dealer will check and rework the bolts if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing. Defect: Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing. Remedy: Check and rework the bolts if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.
The Fix
The dealer will check and rework the bolts if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 5 December 2022 and 20 April 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 8 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 23S43 or the DVSA reference R/2023/247. 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/2023/241 on 16 Aug 2023, for ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear…. The one launched after it was R/2023/264 on 5 Sep 2023, for incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system…. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/247, launched 24 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.