Illustrative photo: Source Ford

Ford Ranger (2011 – 2013)

electronic fire

22/02/2013

Reason for the recall:

There is a possibility of a faulty electrical connection to the electric booster heater. This could lead to rapid and significant heat generation at the connection, with a risk of smoke and/or fire from behind the instrument panel.

The recall affects vehicles, produced between 18. 12. 2011 – 18. 1. 2013.

Source: Alert 7/2013 A12/0223/13

Type of alert
Production period	18. 12. 2011 - 18. 1. 2013
Risk	2
Type/number of model	6FPGXXMJ2GCC42558 to 6FPPXXMJ2PCY72333
Country of origin	South Africa
Alert submitted by	United Kingdom
Measures taken by economic operators
Products were found and measures were taken also in	See the source
Published by Rapex	22/02/2013

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Ford dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.