2023 Ford Ranger · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 23V283000 includes certain 2023 Ford Ranger vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened. Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Vibration, pressure loss or visible damage may occur, although the condition can also appear without warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2023 Ford Ranger
- NHTSA campaign 23V283000
- The manufacturer filing lists 1,434 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
- NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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