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Vehicle manufacturer issues safety recall for Ford Ranger in Southern Africa
['Josef Sheehama', 'Guest Contributor', 'The Staff Reporter']
Namibia Economist
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 and 2026 model year Ford Ranger vehicles.
In affected vehicles, the anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and brake warning lights will illuminate, accompanied by an audible alert and informational messages in the instrument cluster.
The recall impacts a total of 5,676 vehicles across Southern Africa, with 157 in Namibia, 5,387 in South Africa, 113 in Botswana, and 19 in Eswatini/Swaziland.
FMCSA is directly contacting affected customers and advising them to schedule an appointment with their preferred dealership.
To check if a vehicle is affected by this or any other recall, customers can visit the Ford South Africa website at www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls/ and enter their VIN.
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