Ford Recalls 5,700 Vehicles in Southern Africa

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has recalled over 5,700 vehicles—including Ranger, Everest, EcoSport, and Puma models—due to various safety defects such as engine stalling, fire hazards, and transmission issues. The latest recall targets 1,050 Ranger and Everest vehicles with 3.0L V6 engines built between June 2022 and March 2025 over a camshaft sprocket defect that could cause engine stalls and accidents. Additionally, 2,872 EcoSport models produced from April 2021 to July 2022 face possible transmission assembly flaws, while 1,796 Puma models built from November 2021 to September 2024 are at risk of fuel system defects that may lead to fires. Most affected vehicles are in South Africa, with additional units in Botswana, Namibia, and Eswatini. Owners are being directly notified to arrange free repairs at authorized dealerships. These recalls are part of a broader trend of Ford safety issues, with related major recalls recently announced in the US and Canada.