Ford 2019 Ranger Power Train Recall: Shift Lever Mismatch Risk
Ford recalls 2019 Ranger vehicles with potential shift lever mismatch causing unexpected vehicle movement. Owners must have transmission inspected by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks because the shift lever might not match the actual transmission gear, which could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This also means the vehicle might roll even when in 'Park' if the parking brake isn't applied before exiting. These issues could lead to crashes or injuries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223710-ford-2019-ranger-power-train-recall-shift-lever-mismatch-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223710-ford-2019-ranger-power-train-recall-shift-lever-mismatch-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V366000
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“Ford 2019 Ranger Power Train Recall: Shift Lever Mismatch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223710-ford-2019-ranger-power-train-recall-shift-lever-mismatch-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V366000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V366000).
Why it’s dangerous
The shift lever position might not match the actual transmission gear, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. Additionally, the vehicle could roll even when in 'Park' if the parking brake isn't applied before leaving the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with the specific transmission shift cable bracket fasteners that may loosen. Drivers who frequently shift gears or park without applying the parking brake are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles. The issue involves the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners that may loosen over time.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get the recall notification and schedule a transmission inspection.
Have Transmission Inspected
Dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners if needed, and verify proper transmission shift operation at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S15.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #19V366000 (May 13, 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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