Ford Ranger Recall R/2025/433: Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts Torque Inspection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S98
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 7 May 2025 and 7 May 2025. The correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the rear brake caliper anchor bolts during manufacturing. The dealer will inspect both rear brake calipers and replace any parts if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the rear brake caliper anchor bolts during manufacturing. If one or both caliper mounting bolts are missing or fail the caliper may become dislodged from the axle and interfere with the wheel assembly and surrounding components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S98 Ranger - Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts Torque Inspection Defect: On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the rear brake caliper anchor bolts during manufacturing. If one or both caliper mounting bolts are missing or fail the caliper may become dislodged from the axle and interfere with the wheel assembly and surrounding components. Remedy: Inspect both rear brake calipers and replace any parts if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake caliper anchor bolts torque inspection.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect both rear brake calipers and replace any parts if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 7 May 2025 and 7 May 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 1 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 25S98 or the DVSA reference R/2025/433. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
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| 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/2025/410 on 6 Oct 2025, for incorrect Homologation details on VIN label. The one launched after it was R/2025/429 on 16 Oct 2025, for software Update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/433, launched 15 October 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.