Ford Ranger Recall R/2023/285: Ranger Vehicles That May Have Been Produced With Incorrect Bolts For The Rear Axle Ring…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S45
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 5 April 2023 and 5 April 2023. Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. The dealer will replace the complete rear axle assembly on all of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. In some circumstances the incorrect ring gear bolts may become loose under severe driving conditions causing knocking or whining noises from the rear axle. In very extreme cases the vehicle may experience rear axle lock-up due to the bolts detaching and getting stuck in the rear axle gears.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. In some circumstances the incorrect ring gear bolts may become loose under severe driving conditions causing knocking or whining noises from the rear axle. In very extreme cases the vehicle may experience rear axle lock-up due to the bolts detaching and getting stuck in the rear axle gears. Defect: Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. In some circumstances the incorrect ring gear bolts may become loose under severe driving conditions causing knocking or whining noises from the rear axle. In very extreme cases the vehicle may experience rear axle lock-up due to the bolts detaching and getting stuck in the rear axle gears.� Remedy: The dealer will replace the complete rear axle assembly on all of the affected vehicles.�
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause knocking or whining noises from the rear axle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the complete rear axle assembly on all of the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 5 April 2023 and 5 April 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 3 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 23S45 or the DVSA reference R/2023/285. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
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| 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/2023/274 on 27 Sep 2023, for on the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in…. The one launched after it was R/2023/296 on 18 Oct 2023, for the Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB)…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/285, launched 3 October 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.