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Ford Ranger: 10R80 10-speed auto fluid pump gear failure, loss of drive recall REC-003914 (PX3 Ranger 2.0 bi-turbo diesel)

10R80 10-speed auto fluid pump gear failure, loss of drive recall REC-003914 (PX3 Ranger 2.0 bi-turbo diesel) is a common transmission fault on the Ford Ranger on the 2018–2019 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $250 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 45 documented faults on the Ford Ranger.

Vehicle: Ford Ranger
Only on: Bi-Turbo / twin-turbo
Engine: 2.0L
Years: 2018–2019
Fuel: diesel
Gearbox: auto
System: Transmission

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All Ford Ranger faults45 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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What goes wrong

On PX3 Rangers with the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel and the 10R80 10-speed automatic built in 2018 and 2019, the transmission fluid pump gears can fail while driving. The gearbox then loses hydraulic pressure and the ute loses drive without warning. Ford recalled these utes (Australia: campaign 20S11, REC-003914; New Zealand: 2,036 Rangers and Everests) for a free inspection and pump repair, and recall work never expires. Ask a Ford dealer to confirm the recall was done on the VIN; a pump that has already failed usually means a gearbox rebuild or replacement.

What you would notice

Rhythmic shudder or vibration through the cabin at 60-100 km/h under light throttle
Shudder disappears when accelerating harder or coasting
Transmission hesitation or hunting between gears on gentle slopes
Slight judder when the transmission first locks the converter from a rolling start
Fluid smelling burnt or discoloured if converter has been slipping long-term

How to check it

Where to look. Torque converter housing at the front of the transmission, bellhoused to the engine

During the test drive, accelerate lightly to highway speed and hold a steady throttle at 60-100 km/h in Drive. Any vibration, shudder, or 'washing machine' sensation through the driveline at light load indicates TCC slip issues. Check whether the transmission fluid has been changed to Mercon ULV and whether any PCM/TCM software update has been applied at a Ford dealer.

Parts involved: Turbocharger.

What it costs to put right

$250 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Has the Ford dealer applied TSB 19-2346 or any subsequent transmission software update to this vehicle?”
“Has the transmission fluid been changed to Mercon ULV specification, and when was it last serviced?”
“Has the torque converter ever been replaced or any shudder complaint lodged with a Ford dealer?”

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Ford Ranger buyer questions

Is 10r80 10-speed auto fluid pump gear failure, loss of drive recall rec-003914 (px3 ranger 2.0 bi-turbo diesel) serious on a Ford Ranger?

We rate it major and common on the Ford Ranger. On PX3 Rangers with the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel and the 10R80 10-speed automatic built in 2018 and 2019, the transmission fluid pump gears can fail while driving. The gearbox then loses hydraulic pressure and the ute loses drive without warning. Ford recalled these utes (Australia: campaign 20S11, REC-003914; New Zealand: 2,036 Rangers and Everests) for a free inspection and pump repair, and recall work never expires. Ask a Ford dealer to confirm the recall was done on the VIN; a pump that has already failed usually means a gearbox rebuild or replacement.

How much does it cost to fix on a Ford Ranger?

$250 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Ford Ranger years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2018–2019 Ford Ranger. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.