Ford Ranger Recall R/2023/320: Ranger Vehicles Where The High Pressure (HP) Pipes Connecting With The Fuel Pump May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 152
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S58
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 1 April 2022 and 26 May 2023. Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications., Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak. The dealer will inspect connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications., Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak. Defect: Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications.� Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak. Remedy: Inspect connections. If no leak present retorque connections. If leak found replace pipework.�
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect connections.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 1 April 2022 and 26 May 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 152 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 23S58 or the DVSA reference R/2023/320. 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 | |
| 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/2023/296 on 18 Oct 2023, for the Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB)…. The one launched after it was R/2023/329 on 15 Nov 2023, for certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/320, launched 10 November 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.