Vehicle recall 09V040000 · February 3, 2009
2009 Ford Ranger
Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling 11,134 my 2009 4X2 ranger vehicles. Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck.
- Consequence
- If a spindle fractures, the wheel may separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front spindle if necessary free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 09S07.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2009
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09S07
- Owner notification
- February 27, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,134
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ranger (2009): 2009
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