The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 ranger vehicles manufactured from June 8, 2009 through February 2, 2010 equipped with manual transmission. It is possible for the parking brake cable to become disconnected from the right rear actuator during cold weather. This May occur when the parking brake is released if wet parking brake shoes have frozen in the applied position. If the right rear parking brake cable becomes disconnected, the pedal will have extended travel and May not fully apply the parking brake.
The risk
A manual transmission vehicle parked in neutral without a fully applied parking brake May have unintended movement which May cause a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised right rear parking brake actuator to prevent cable disconnection free of charge. The safety recall began on May 21, 2010. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-202 (10V202000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 10S12 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Actuator |
| Report date | May 11, 2010 |
| Owners notified | May 21, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,934 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-202 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a revised right rear parking brake actuator to prevent cable disconnection free of charge. The safety recall began on May 21, 2010. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,934 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.