There has been a recall on certain Ford Rangers fitted with a manual transmission and built from 5 June 2015 through to 12 February 2016.   The recall states that the gearshift cable retaining clip may not be securely fastened, which could lead to the gearshift cables making contact with the rear driveshaft.  The hazard is stated as ‘continued contact between the gearshift cables and driveshaft can damage both components.  This could result in difficulty changing gears and/or loss of drive, posing an accident hazard.  At the time of release there have been no reported failures of the affected parts in Australia.’

To see if your vehicle VIN is listed and for further information, go to https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-ranger