Staff Reporter
Ford has recalled certain Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles after identifying a transmission fault that could cause them to lose movement while being driven, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) said on Friday.
The recall affects certain 2017 to 2020 model-year Ranger and Everest vehicles fitted with the 10R80 transmission, which were sold in South Africa between 11 July 2018 and 28 February 2020.
Some of the affected vehicles were also exported to Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini, the commission said. It did not disclose how many vehicles were affected.
“According to the supplier, the transmission fluid pump gear in the affected vehicles may fail, resulting in a reduction of hydraulic pressure within the transmission,” the NCC said.
“This may cause the vehicle to lose movement due to transmission fluid pump gear failure, increasing the risk of an incident while driving.”
Owners have been urged to take affected vehicles to
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