Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 19V-839 · 2019 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 19V-839 covers 72,718 2019 Ford Ranger for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V839000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
The risk
Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 602 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 4, 2018 to August 16, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.