Ford Ranger Recall R/2026/174: Automatic Transmission No Reverse, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 May 2026
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S19
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 4 March 2025 and 5 May 2025. Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in service. The dealer will replace the transmission main control valve body. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in service. While monitoring vehicles in operation we have become aware of a number of Ranger automatic transmission vehicles where you may experience no reverse motion when the gear selector is placed in reverse due to a potential issue with the transmission main control valve body. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and Wrench light will illuminate when this malfunction occurs. The vehicle could roll forward despite the gear selector being in the reverse position depending on where parked. Unexpected vehicle motion can increase the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S19 Ranger - Automatic Transmission no reverse Defect: Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in service. While monitoring vehicles in operation we have become aware of a number of Ranger automatic transmission vehicles where you may experience no reverse motion when the gear selector is placed in reverse due to a potential issue with the transmission main control valve body. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and Wrench light will illuminate when this malfunction occurs. The vehicle could roll forward despite the gear selector being in the reverse position depending on where parked. Unexpected vehicle motion can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: Replace the transmission main control valve body
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: automatic Transmission no reverse.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the transmission main control valve body.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 4 March 2025 and 5 May 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 11 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 25S19 or the DVSA reference R/2026/174. 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 | |
| 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/2026/181 on 5 May 2026, for multi vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function…. The one launched after it was R/2026/210 on 11 May 2026, for fuel line cracked. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/174, launched 8 May 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.