Ford Ranger Recall R/2024/048: Ranger Platinum Child Lock, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 558
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S67
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 10 March 2023 and 27 November 2023. Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. The recall notice describes the fix as: modification to system wiring and system reset. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 23S67 - Ranger Platinum Child Lock Defect: Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate. Remedy: Modification to system wiring and system reset.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: ranger platinum child lock.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: modification to system wiring and system reset.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 10 March 2023 and 27 November 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 558 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 23S67 or the DVSA reference R/2024/048. 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/2024/194 on 15 Apr 2024, for transit skeletal chassis inspection. The one launched after it was R/2024/190 on 22 Apr 2024, for transit rear brake line inspection. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/048, launched 19 April 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.