Urgent Safety Recall: Ford Ranger and Everest V6 Models Face Camshaft Sprocket Issue

FMCSA has identified a potential defect in some of these vehicles: the left-side camshaft sprocket may fracture. This can lead to the engine stalling without warning, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.

This recall impacts 1 050 vehicles across Southern Africa. This includes 995 vehicles in South Africa, 17 in Botswana, 34 in Namibia, and 4 in Eswatini (Swaziland).

Here’s the breakdown:

• Ford Ranger: 571 vehicles affected in Southern Africa (534 in South Africa, 10 in Botswana, 24 in Namibia, 3 in Eswatini).

• Ford Everest: 479 vehicles affected in Southern Africa (461 in South Africa, 7 in Botswana, 10 in Namibia, 1 in Eswatini).

Ford is actively contacting affected customers, advising them to schedule an appointment with their preferred Ford dealer. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and perform any necessary repairs. This service will be provided free of charge to all affected customers.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

If you own a Ford Ranger or Everest within the specified build dates, you can easily check if your vehicle is part of this or any other recall. Simply visit www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/ and enter your VIN number in the search bar. You can also view recent safety recalls directly on the website.

For any questions or concerns regarding this safety recall, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Resolution Centre directly at 0860 011 022 or +2712 843 5824 (for international callers). You can also email them at CRC3@ford.com.