Ford Recalls Over 5,700 Vehicles in Southern Africa Over Safety Risks
Ford owners across Southern Africa, listen up — the automaker has just issued a major safety recall affecting more than 5,700 vehicles. If you’re driving a Ranger, Everest, Puma, or EcoSport, there’s a chance your car might be on that list, and it’s worth checking as soon as possible.
Let’s break it down. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, or FMCSA, announced that these recalls are being issued due to potential safety concerns discovered in four popular models. And while not every vehicle is affected, specific units manufactured between 2021 and 2025 are under the spotlight.
Starting with the Ranger and Everest , models equipped with the 3.0-litre V6 engine, built between June 2022 and March 2025, may have a faulty camshaft sprocket on the left-hand side. What does that mean for drivers? Well, if that part fractures, it could cause the engine to stall suddenly — with no warning at all. In South Africa alone, this affects 534 Rangers and 461 Everests, with additional units recalled in Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini.
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Next, the Ford Puma — built between November 2021 and September 2024 — is being recalled due to a fuel line issue. It turns out the fuel line might rub against a bracket, eventually causing damage. Over time, that damage can lead to a leak, and if there’s an ignition source nearby, it could even result in a fire. That’s serious. Owners might notice a fuel smell, a puddle under the car, or even smoke. In total, 1,775 Pumas are affected in South Africa, with a small number in neighbouring countries.
Then there’s the EcoSport , built between April 2021 and July 2022. Around 2,806 of these vehicles in South Africa are being recalled because the front half shafts may not have been properly installed into the transmission during assembly. If that shaft comes loose, the car could lose power while you’re driving — or even roll away when parked if the handbrake isn’t on. Definitely not something you want to find out the hard way.
Now, if you’re wondering whether your car is affected, there’s an easy way to check. Just go to www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls and enter your VIN number. You can also call Ford’s Customer Resolution Centre directly. The good news? If your car is included in the recall, the repairs will be done at no cost to you at any Ford-approved dealership.
So if you drive one of these models — Ranger, Everest, Puma, or EcoSport — don’t wait. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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