Ford Ranger Recall R/2024/245: Ranger Idler Gear Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jul 2024
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 24S26
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 3 November 2023 and 6 April 2024. A small number of Ranger vehicles that have been manufactured with an incorrectly assembled engine idler gear. The dealer will replace idler assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Ranger vehicles that have been manufactured with an incorrectly assembled engine idler gear. An improperly installed engine idler gear may cause an engine stall with sudden loss of power whilst driving increasing the risk of crash or injury. A noise is typically observed from the engine in advance. In the event of a failure the vehicle will stall and/or not start.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ranger Idler Gear Failure Defect: A small number of Ranger vehicles that have been manufactured with an incorrectly assembled engine idler gear. An improperly installed engine idler gear may cause an engine stall with sudden loss of power whilst driving increasing the risk of crash or injury. A noise is typically observed from the engine in advance. In the event of a failure the vehicle will stall and/or not start. Remedy: Replace Idler assembly
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an engine stall with sudden loss of power whilst driving increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The Fix
The dealer will replace idler assembly.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 3 November 2023 and 6 April 2024 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 24S26 or the DVSA reference R/2024/245. 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/2024/294 on 18 Jul 2024, for focus passenger beltminder chime. The one launched after it was R/2024/280 on 29 Aug 2024, for transit Connect panoramic roof. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/245, launched 24 July 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.