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NHTSA Recall 19V839000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72,718 vehicles. It affects 2019 Ford Ranger.

72,718
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (March 5)
NHTSA campaign19V839000
Manufacturer campaign19S43
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedNovember 21, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 5, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V839000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Ranger2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.