Another SA vehicle recall: Do you own one of these models?
This is due to several faults in Ford models including some from 2021.
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.
In the affected Ford Puma vehicles manufactured between November 2021 and September 2024, a fuel line may rub against a bracket, causing damage to the fuel line, the NCC said.
Over time, this damage may reportedly lead to a fuel leak. In turn, 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,' the NCC said.
Additionally, Ford has identified a safety concern affecting 2021 to 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.
Moreover, 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.
Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said 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.
The affected vehicles were sold across South Africa.
In May, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) also recalled several brands and models sold in South Africa.
The vehicle recall was due to various defects found in the vehicles related, among other things, to airbags, axles, batteries, and seatbelts.
The affected brands included Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW Polo and Sedan, and Volvo.
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