# Recalls that may apply to the 1997 Ford Ranger

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [09V399000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V399000.md), 2009-10-13: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995\-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000\-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993\-1997 AND 1999\-2003 F\-250 SD THROUGH F\-550 SD DIESEL, 1992\-2003 E\-150 THROUGH E\-550, 1995\-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995\-1997 AND 2001\-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH \(SCDS\).  THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Built 1994\-01\-05 to 2002\-12\-05.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2009292](/recalls/tc/2009292.md), 2009-10-14: Other. On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.  Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness.  Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 \(05S28\) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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