More than 5 600 Ford Ranger bakkies across Southern Africa are being recalled due to a potentially dangerous brake system defect that could lead to accidents.
The safety recall affects 2025 and 2026 model Rangers and involves a malfunction that causes the brake boost system to fail. This results in drivers needing to apply significantly more pressure to the brake pedal to stop their vehicle effectively.
When the fault develops, drivers will notice several warning signs. The brake pedal will feel different and require more effort to operate, whilst warning lights for the ABS and Electronic Stability Control systems will illuminate on the dashboard. An audible alert will also sound to warn the driver of the problem.
The most serious concern is that vehicles will take longer to stop than normal, creating a higher risk of crashes, particularly in emergency braking situations.
Ford has confirmed that 5 387 vehicles in South Africa are affected, along with 157 in Namibia, 113 in Botswana, and 19 in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
The company is writing to all affected customers advising them to contact their local Ford dealer immediately to book an appointment. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and carry out a software update to fix the problem completely free of charge.
Ranger owners can check if their vehicle is included in the recall by visiting Ford’s website at www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/ and typing in their vehicle identification number. The information is also available through the Ford Pass smartphone app.For queries about the recall, customers can phone Ford’s customer service team on 0860 011 022 or email [email protected].
Staff Writer
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