Ford Ranger Recall R/2026/127: Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 455
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SE3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 6 March 2019 and 12 November 2019. The software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail. The dealer will update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail. Remedy: Update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: transmission oil pump gears software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 6 March 2019 and 12 November 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 455 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 25SE3 or the DVSA reference R/2026/127. 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 | |
| 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/2026/137 on 26 Mar 2026, for lower arm rear bolt replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/116 on 1 Apr 2026, for diesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/127, launched 27 March 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.