Ford Ranger Recall R/2024/042: Front Wiper Motor Linkage Inspection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Feb 2024
- Launched
- 661
- vehicles in the UK
- 23C27
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 12 June 2023 and 27 June 2023. Ranger vehicles have been manufactured using a front wiper motor linkage that could potentially fracture due to a manufacturing quality issue. The dealer will inspect and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ranger vehicles have been manufactured using a front wiper motor linkage that could potentially fracture due to a manufacturing quality issue. In some circumstances a fractured wiper arm linkage will reduce the visual performance through the passenger side of the windshield below levels required to maintain vehicle compliance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 23C27 - Ranger - Front wiper motor linkage inspection Defect: Ranger vehicles have been manufactured using a front wiper motor linkage that could potentially fracture due to a manufacturing quality issue. In some circumstances a fractured wiper arm linkage will reduce the visual performance through the passenger side of the windshield below levels required to maintain vehicle compliance. Remedy: Inspect and replace if required
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front wiper motor linkage inspection.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 12 June 2023 and 27 June 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 661 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 23C27 or the DVSA reference R/2024/042. 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/2024/011 on 12 Feb 2024, for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: high voltage battery diagnostic inspection. The one launched after it was R/2023/341 on 19 Feb 2024, for steering gear top plug potentially loose. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/042, launched 18 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.