Ford Ranger Recall R/2025/301: Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Aug 2025
- Launched
- 1,279
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S39
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 26 January 2023 and 4 March 2025. The left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall. The dealer will inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure Defect: On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall. Remedy: Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine stall.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 26 January 2023 and 4 March 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 1,279 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 25S39 or the DVSA reference R/2025/301. 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/2025/289 on 29 Jul 2025, for software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/317 on 7 Aug 2025, for ground connection inspection. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/301, launched 5 August 2025. 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.