Ford recalls over 5,700 vehicles in Southern Africa due to safety concerns
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced a wide-ranging safety recall affecting more than 5,700 vehicles across multiple models, including the EcoSport, Puma, Ranger, and Everest.
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FORD Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced a wide-ranging safety recall affecting more than 5,700 vehicles across multiple models, including the EcoSport, Puma, Ranger, and Everest. The recall impacts vehicles sold in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Swaziland, and involves serious mechanical issues that could increase the risk of accidents.
EcoSport Recall: Risk of Power Loss and Rollaway
FMCSA is recalling 2,872 Ford EcoSport models built between April 2021 and July 2022. The company says the front half shafts in these vehicles may not have been fully inserted into the transmission during assembly. This defect could cause the shaft to disengage, potentially resulting in a sudden loss of engine power while driving or vehicle rollaway when parked without the handbrake engaged.
The affected vehicles include:
2,806 units in South Africa
25 in Botswana
41 in Namibia
Ford Puma models built between November 2021 and September 2024 are being recalled due to a fuel line
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Ford Puma Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Hazard
In a separate recall, 1,796 Ford Puma models built between November 2021 and September 2024 are being recalled due to a fuel line that may rub against a bracket, potentially causing a fuel leak. The issue poses a fire hazard, especially in the presence of an ignition source.
Breakdown of affected Puma vehicles:
1,775 in South Africa
6 in Botswana
13 in Namibia
2 in Swaziland
Ford has recalled 1,050 vehicles across its Ranger and Everest models, manufactured between June 2022 and March 2025.
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Ranger and Everest Recall: Engine Stall Risk
FMCSA also confirmed a recall of 1,050 vehicles across its Ranger and Everest models, manufactured between June 2022 and March 2025. The issue involves a potential fracture of the left-side camshaft sprocket in 3.0L V6 engines, which may lead to engine stalls without warning.
Affected vehicles include:
Ford Ranger – 571 units (534 in South Africa; 10 in Botswana; 24 in Namibia; 3 in Swaziland)
Ford Everest – 479 units (461 in South Africa; 7 in Botswana; 10 in Namibia; 1 in Swaziland)
What Affected Owners Should Do
FMCSA says it is contacting affected customers directly and urging them to schedule an inspection and repair appointment at their nearest Ford dealership. All repairs related to the recall will be carried out free of charge.
Customers can verify if their vehicle is affected by visiting www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). For further assistance, Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre can be reached at 0860 011 022 (local) or +27 12 843 5824 (international), or via email at CRC3@ford.com.
FMCSA spokesperson Dudu Nxele reiterated the company’s commitment to safety, stating, “Our priority is to ensure the safety and peace of mind of our customers. Together with our dealer partners, we are working to resolve these issues promptly.”