The Ford Motor Company of South Africa (FMCSA) has announced more than 5 000 Ranger bakkies are being recalled due to problems with the vehicles’ braking systems.
By Michelle van der Spuy, Senior Journalist at African Farming and Landbouweekblad
According to a statement from FMCSA, these issues, regarding the vehicles’ brake boost feature, are occurring in some 2025 and 2026 Rangers.
According to Ford, drivers may feel a change in pedal feel or travel with an increase in pedal efforts needed to brake the vehicle, which could increase the risk of an accident.
A total of 5 676 vehicles in Southern Africa – 5 387 in South Africa, 113 in Botswana, 157 in Namibia and 19 in Eswatini – are being recalled due to these problems.
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FMCSA 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. The software update related to this programme will be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the customer.
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This is the seventh time this year that Ford has recalled vehicles due to possible manufacturing defects. All notices of this year’s recalls are available here: www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/ Visit Ford’s website (www.ford.co.za) to confirm whether your vehicle is one of those being recalled. Contact Ford customer service directly on 0860 011 022, or +2712 843 5824 for international calls, or send an email to CRC3@ford.com.
