The 2021 Ranger front fender material migrated on 22-Apr-2021 from aluminum to steel

Bulletin number

SSM 50793

Component

Structure

Summary

The 2021 Ranger front fender material migrated on 22-Apr-2021 from aluminum to steel. Additionally, service replacement fenders for 2019-2022 made of aluminum are no longer available. When replacing a front fender on Rangers built on or after 22-Apr-2021, no special instructions are needed as the service replacement steel front fenders are an exact replacement component. When replacing front fenders on Rangers built on or before 21-Apr-2021, replacement of the front bumper brackets SPN: KB3Z-17C887-D (right/front) and SPN: KB3Z-17C886-D (left/front) is required to ensure proper fitment of the new steel fender. Fender apron insulators, SPN: LB3Z-16071-A(right), SPN: LB3Z-16072-A(left) The exterior appearance of the aluminum and steel front fenders are identical. The fender material do not need to match side to side on a vehicle.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints in the body category.