Ford Ranger recall: 23S67 – Ranger Platinum Child Lock
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Modification to system wiring and system reset.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.
The fix
Modification to system wiring and system reset.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger | 10 Mar 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | 291 |
| Ranger | 17 Jul 2023 | 27 Nov 2023 | 267 |
| Ranger | 17 Jul 2023 | 27 Nov 2023 | – |
| Ranger | 10 Mar 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | – |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.