The renowned automotive company Ford has recalled nearly 5,700 of its Ranger bakkies.
This is the third recall in a span of 3 months. According to reputable motoring website Cars.co.za, the most recent call back is in connection with the potential “loss of brake boost”.
July’s recalls involved vehicles like the EcoSport, Puma, Everest, and Ranger, while the August 2025 batch affected the Ranger, EcoSport, Everest, Mustang, and Transit Custom.
In a statement released by the reputable car brand, they stated that they have identified that in the affected vehicles, the customer may feel a change in the feel of the pedal, or experience an increase in pedal efforts needed to brake the vehicle due to a loss of the brake boost feature.
“The anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and brake warning signals will illuminate, and informational messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, an audible alert will sound. Loss of brake boost may cause extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of an accident,” Ford explained in a statement.
Meanwhile, the company stated that they have already begun contacting the affected customers regarding their vehicles, many of which were sold in South Africa, followed by Namibia, Botswana, and Swaziland.
Dealerships are encouraged to carry out inspections and do the necessary repairs without any extra cost to the customer.
They further added: “If customers would like to check if their Ford vehicle is affected by this or any other recall, they can visit www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/ and enter their VIN number in the search bar”.
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