🔥 Trending Ford Ranger and Everest Recalled in South Africa: What You Need to Know

Ford has issued a safety recall for certain Ranger and Everest models in South Africa and surrounding regions due to a potential transmission fluid pump gear failure ¹²⁴. This issue can lead to a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion ⁴.

Affected Vehicles and Dates

The recall specifically targets:

• Models: Ford Ranger and Ford Everest vehicles ¹².
• Model Years: Certain 2017 to 2020 model year vehicles ¹⁵.
• Transmission Type: Vehicles fitted with the 10R80 automatic transmission ¹⁴.
• Sales Period: The affected vehicles were sold from July 11, 2018, to February 28, 2020 ¹⁴.
• Geographic Scope: The recall applies to vehicles sold across South Africa and those exported to Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini ¹⁵⁶. Ford Southern Africa has indicated that 1,050 Ranger and Everest models in the region are part of this recall ⁷.

The Nature of the Defect

The core of the problem lies with the 10R80 automatic transmission's fluid pump gear ⁴. A failure in this component can cause the vehicle to lose power and shut off unexpectedly while driving ⁴⁷. This poses a significant safety risk as it can lead to a sudden loss of motive power without warning ⁴.

Recall Announcement and Authority

The recall was announced by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa ³⁴⁸. The NCC is responsible for product safety recalls in the region ¹.

What Owners Should Do

Owners of the affected Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles are advised to contact their nearest Ford dealership to arrange for the inspection and necessary repairs ⁴. Ford dealerships will perform the required work to address the transmission fluid pump gear issue. It is crucial for owners to respond to this recall to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicles.