Ford Ranger Recall R/2024/033: The Incorrect Front Propeller Shaft May Have Been Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2024
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 14 February 2023 and 27 April 2023. The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed. The dealer will replace front propeller shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed. Defect: The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed. Remedy: Replace Front Propeller Shaft
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace front propeller shaft.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 14 February 2023 and 27 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 23S42 or the DVSA reference R/2024/033. 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/2024/025 on 30 Jan 2024, for incorrect instructions for setting passenger airbag deactivation in the printed Owner s…. The one launched after it was R/2024/011 on 12 Feb 2024, for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: high voltage battery diagnostic inspection. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/033, launched 5 February 2024. 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.