The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers about the recall of the Ford Ranger, Everest, EcoSport, and Puma vehicles as notified by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Ford).
FORD RANGER AND EVEREST: JUNE 2022-MARCH 2025
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2022 to 2025 model year Ranger and Everest vehicles, specifically the Wildtrak and Platinum variants equipped with 3.0L Lion engines. These light commercial vehicles may have a serious defect where the left-hand camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly and increasing the risk of an accident due to sudden loss of power while driving.
FORD PUMA: NOVEMBER 2021-SEPTEMBER 2024
In the affected Ford Puma vehicles, a fuel line may rub against a bracket, causing damage to the fuel line. Over time, this damage may lead to a fuel leak. A fuel leak could result in an engine stall or, if there is an ignition source, a fire. Owners might notice a fuel odour, fuel leaking beneath the vehicle, or smoke from fuel on a hot surface. The affected Ford Puma vehicles were available on the market from November 2021 to September 2024.
Ford has identified a safety concern affecting 2021–2022 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 6F15 automatic transmission. In some of these affected vehicles, the front half shafts may not have been fully inserted into the transmission during assembly. This defect could cause the half shaft to disengage from the transmission. If the half shaft disengages, there is a risk of losing engine power while driving. Additionally, if the vehicle is put in “Park” without engaging the parking brake, it may roll away unexpectedly. Both conditions significantly increase the risk of an accident.
“Given the risk associated with the reported defects, consumers who own any of these vehicles are urged to immediately contact their nearest Ford authorised dealership for inspection and, if necessary, repair at no cost”, said Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu.
The affected vehicles were sold across South Africa.
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Issued by: National Consumer Commission (NCC)
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