⚠ LIVE — European Consumer Safety Watch 💊 Medicines: 32 in last 7 days 🍎 Food: 0 in last 7 days 🧸 Products: 0 in last 7 days 🟢 Monitoring: EMA · RASFF · NVWA · FAGG · FAVV · EFSA · Safety Gate ⏱ Last fetch: 12 minutes ago ⚠ LIVE — European Consumer Safety Watch 💊 Medicines: 32 in last 7 days 🍎 Food: 0 in last 7 days 🧸 Products: 0 in last 7 days 🟢 Monitoring: EMA · RASFF · NVWA · FAGG · FAVV · EFSA · Safety Gate ⏱ Last fetch: 12 minutes ago
🛡️ EUSW
💊 Medicines 🍎 Food 🧸 Products 🔎 Search
📊 Data
🏷 Brands 🌍 Countries ℹ️ About ✉ Unsubscribe
🇬🇧
🇬🇧 English 🇳🇱 Nederlands 🇫🇷 Français 🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇪🇸 Español 🇮🇹 Italiano 🇵🇹 Português 🇵🇱 Polski 🇸🇪 Svenska 🇷🇴 Română 🇨🇿 Čeština 🇫🇮 Suomi 🇩🇰 Dansk
🧸 Product FR October 14, 2022

ford — ranger camionnette

le silencieux arrière peut se détacher du tuyau d’échappement et tomber sur la route, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.

The rear muffler may detach from the exhaust pipe and fall onto the road, creating a risk of accident.
🗄
Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1447 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
134 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This notice is about Ford Ranger pickup trucks. The back muffler may come loose from the exhaust pipe and fall onto the road.

What's happening? Some Ford Rangers have a problem where the rear muffler can detach. This could cause an accident if it falls on the road.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Ford Ranger in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your vehicle to a Ford dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic if your truck needs a fix.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
ford
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le silencieux arrière peut se détacher du tuyau d’échappement et tomber sur la route, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.

First published
October 14, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48336/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

Related alerts

🛒
Medium FR resolved 5 months ago

ford — transit custom double cab van de passagers

A faulty weld seam on the seat frame may reduce seatbelt restraint in a crash, increasing injury risk.
🛒
Medium FR resolved 5 months ago

ford — transit véhicule utilitaire léger

A light commercial vehicle may have wiring too close to the transmission housing, which can damage cables, cause power steering failure, create a fire risk from short circuits, and lead to accidents.
🛒
Medium FR resolved 5 months ago

ford — kuga voiture particulière

A short circuit may occur inside the high-voltage battery cells, which could cause a fire. Additionally, a loss of driving power may happen, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
🛒
Medium FR resolved 6 months ago

ford — focus, transit courier voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme

Fuel leaks from the fuel rail may release fuel, increasing the risk of fire.
Medium FR resolved 8 months ago

ford — explorer, transit custom voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme

A folded anode plate on the high-voltage battery cells could cause a short circuit, leading to engine failure and battery shutdown, increasing the risk of fire.
🛒
Medium FR resolved 8 months ago

ford — transit custom véhicule utilitaire léger

The driver’s airbag inflator may rupture during deployment and not fully inflate. High-pressure gas could also eject parts of the inflator and airbag into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Medium FR resolved 8 months ago

ford — ranger camionnette

Ford — Ranger pickup truck There may be a loss of engine braking assistance, increased pedal travel and extended braking distance, which could lead to accidents and injuries.
Medium FR resolved 8 months ago

ford — tourneo connect, transit connect fourgonnette / véhicule utilitaire léger

The rear-view camera may freeze, giving the false impression that the area behind the vehicle is clear even when people or obstacles are present. This can increase the risk of accidents and injuries....

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ford — ranger camionnette. The rear muffler may detach from the exhaust pipe and fall onto the road, creating a risk of accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 14, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

💬 Discussion

Share your experience or ask a question. Real names and email are optional but moderation friendly.

No comments yet — be the first.

We email a confirmation link. Your address stays private.

⚠️ We aggregate official notices. We do not give medical advice. For medical or legal decisions, consult the source agency and a qualified professional.