Ford 2019 Ranger: Shift Out of Park Without Brake May Cause Injury
Ford recalls 2019 Ranger vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions that can shift out of Park without brake application. This could lead to unintended movement and injury risk. Owners should contact Ford for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks with 10-speed automatic transmissions. The issue allows the vehicle to shift out of Park without the brake being pressed, which could cause unintended movement and increase injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223707-ford-2019-ranger-shift-out-of-park-without-brake-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223707-ford-2019-ranger-shift-out-of-park-without-brake-may · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V071000
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“Ford 2019 Ranger: Shift Out of Park Without Brake May Cause Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223707-ford-2019-ranger-shift-out-of-park-without-brake-may. Based on NHTSA recall #19V071000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V071000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission shift lever can move from Park without the key in the starting system and without the brake pedal being pressed. This causes the vehicle to shift unexpectedly, potentially leading to injury or a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford Ranger trucks with 10-speed automatic transmissions are affected. Drivers who shift the vehicle out of Park without pressing the brake are at higher risk of unintended movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Ford Ranger has a 10-speed automatic transmission. The recall started February 22, 2019, and applies to vehicles that can shift out of Park without the brake being pressed.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair for the transmission shift selector interlock assembly.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is because the 2019 Ranger vehicles can shift out of Park without the brake being pressed, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 for theft protection.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V071000 (January 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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