Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear lights might not be working properly because the connections are not seated correctly, which can cause them to come on and off or not work at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear lights don't work right, it can make it harder for other drivers to see when you're slowing down, turning, or reversing, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a notification from Ford, and the dealership will fix it for free by checking and replacing the connectors if needed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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