Ford recalls thousands more vehicles in SA
A total of 1 050 Ranger and Everest models with 3.0L V6 engines, built between June 2022 and March 2025, were recalled after the company identified a risk that the left-side camshaft sprocket could fracture and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident, a spokesperson said.
In South Africa, 995 of these vehicles are affected, with the rest distributed across Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini.
The Pumas — some models built between November 2021 and September 2024 — were recalled over a potential engine fire hazard relating to a possible weakness in the fuel system.
The EcoSport recall, meanwhile, relates to certain models built between April 2021 and July 2022. In some vehicles, the front half shafts may not have been inserted fully into the transmission during assembly. If the half shaft disengages, engine power can be lost while driving. There's also a risk of vehicle rollaway if it's placed in 'park' without application of the park brake, Ford said.
As with the Ranger and Everest recall, the majority of the affected Puma and EcoSport models are in South Africa.
These recalls are the latest in a series plaguing Ford both locally and internationally.
Since 21 May 2025, there have been more than 30 Ford recalls in the US alone. In 2024, another major recall in that country saw 140 000 vehicles recalled over faulty oil pumps.
'[Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa] is contacting affected customers and advising them to contact their preferred dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will inspect the vehicle and carry out the necessary repairs. This service will be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the customer,' Ford said on Thursday.
'Our commitment, together with our dealer partners, is to provide customers with the highest level of service and support.'
Customers can check whether their vehicle is affected by this or any other recall by visiting the Ford website.
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