Ford Ranger Recall R/2026/123: High Voltage Battery Tray Retaining Bracket Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S19
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 25 August 2025 and 25 August 2025. Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the High Voltage Battery front mounting bracket lower legs potentially causing the battery to drop onto the chassis frame. The dealer will replace the High Voltage Battery which contains the retaining brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the High Voltage Battery front mounting bracket lower legs potentially causing the battery to drop onto the chassis frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S19 Ranger PHEV - High Voltage Battery Tray Retaining Bracket Replacement Defect: Affected vehicles may experience a fracture of the High Voltage Battery front mounting bracket lower legs potentially causing the battery to drop onto the chassis frame. Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery which contains the retaining brackets
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the battery to drop onto the chassis frame.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the High Voltage Battery which contains the retaining brackets.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 25 August 2025 and 25 August 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 26S19 or the DVSA reference R/2026/123. 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 | |
| RangerAutomatic Transmission no reverse | Low | R/2026/174 | |
| RangerTransmission oil pump gears software update | Low | R/2026/127 | |
| RangerRear brake caliper anchor bolts torque inspection | Urgent | R/2025/433 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/242 on 15 Jun 2026, for driver status monitoring camera control module replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/254 on 23 Jun 2026, for door Module lost communication. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/123, launched 22 June 2026. 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.