Ford Motor Company Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a serious safety recall on several models potentially creating hazards on Southern African roads, including the Ford Ranger, Everest, Puma and EcoSport manufactured from 2021 to 2025. These recalls have identified mechanical defects that can cause engine stalls, a potential risk of fire and a potential loss of control.
Which Vehicles Are Affected and What’s the Risk?
The latest, and probably the most significant, recall involves Ford Ranger and Everest 3.0L V6 engine models manufactured between June 2022 and March 2025. Ford has identified a fault on the left side camshaft sprocket that could fracture and result in the engine stopping unexpectedly, increasing risk of crashes.
The total number of 1,050 units comprises 995 in South Africa and the remainder in Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland. There are 571 Ranger units with 534 in SA, and 479 Everest models, with 461 in SA that need inspection and repair immediately.
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What About the Puma and EcoSport?
Ford has recalled nearly 1,800 Puma vehicles (1,775 in South Africa) manufactured between November 2021 and September 2024 for a fuel line issue that may cause engine stalls and fires.
The EcoSport models produced from April 2021 to July 2022 are involved because of the possibility of misaligned front half shafts that may lead to sudden loss of power or the vehicle rolling while parked.
