Ford has issued its 3rd safety recall for the Ranger in as many months, with this latest campaign affecting nearly 5 700 examples of the bakkie in Southern Africa…
- Ford announces 3rd recall campaign in 3 months
- Latest action affects nearly 5 700 units of Ranger
- Issue relates to the potential “loss of brake boost”
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced a fresh safety recall for “certain” versions of the Ranger bakkie from the 2025 and 2026 model years, with nearly 5 700 units affected.
This latest campaign follows an earlier batch of recalls in July 2025 (involving the EcoSport, Puma, Everest and Ranger) and August 2025 (affecting the Ranger, EcoSport, Everest, Mustang and Transit Custom).
The Dearborn-based brand’s local division says it has “identified that in the affected vehicles the customer may feel a change in pedal feel or travel with 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.
In total, 5 676 units of the Ranger are affected. The majority (5 387 units) were sold in South Africa, though Namibia (157 units), Botswana (113 units) and Swaziland (19 units) are also included in the recall.
Ford says it is “contacting affected customers and advising them to contact their preferred dealer to schedule an appointment”. Dealers have been instructed to “inspect the vehicle and carry out the necessary repairs” at no charge to the customer. In this case, the fix appears to take the form of a software update.
The Blue Oval brand furthermore suggests customers check if their vehicle is affected (by this or any other recall), by entering their VIN at the following link: www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/. They are also encouraged to call Ford’s “Customer Relationship Resolution Centre” on 0860 011 022 (or +2712 843 5824, in the case of international callers) or email them on CRC3@ford.com should they have any queries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Ford Ranger models are affected by the latest recall?
A: This latest campaign affects certain versions of the Ranger bakkie from the 2025 and 2026 model years. This marks the 3rd recall in as many months for the Ranger in Southern Africa.
Q: What is the issue with the recalled Ford Ranger vehicles?
A: The recall is due to a potential “loss of brake boost”. This can cause an increase in pedal effort and extended stopping distances, raising the risk of an accident. Drivers may also see illuminated ABS, ESC and brake warning signals on their dashboard.
Q: How can I check if my Ford Ranger is affected and what should I do?
A: Ford is contacting all affected customers. You can also check if your vehicle is included in the recall by entering your VIN at www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/. The fix is a software update and dealers will carry out the necessary repairs at no charge to the customer.
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