KNOWN FAULTS · Ford

Ford Ranger (IV) 2.3 Plug-in Hybrid common problems.

2022–2026 · Plug-in hybrid

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

1 known fault with sources

EGR valve that fails on the Ranger plug-in hybridExhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: 2.3 EcoBoost of the Ford Ranger PHEV (also the Mustang 2.3)
Period mentioned: 2024–2025
Symptoms: Weak acceleration, engine vibration, engine warning light, a no-start or loss of drive while moving (mostly below about 24 km/h).
Possible cause described: The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail. Australia’s official recall register published campaign 26S10 for 2024–2025 Ranger and Mustang models in March 2026; Ford New Zealand said that on the Ranger it affects only the plug-in hybrid versions and that no fix was available at first.
Check for the garage: Check campaign 26S10 by VIN at a Ford dealer; if you notice hesitation or the engine light, take it to the garage as soon as possible.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.