Ford Issues Urgent Recall Over EcoSport Safety Hazard
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced a vehicle recall that impacts nearly 2,900 Ford EcoSport units manufactured between April 2021 and July 2022. The move comes after a critical safety risk was identified during internal inspections.
What’s the Issue?
According to FMCSA, some EcoSport vehicles may have left the factory with improperly installed front half shafts. These components are responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels. In certain units, they may not have been fully inserted into the transmission during assembly.
This assembly error could lead to the half shaft disconnecting while driving, resulting in sudden loss of engine power. Worse yet, the vehicle could roll away when parked if the handbrake isn’t applied, despite being in “Park” mode. Both scenarios pose a serious accident risk.
Where Are the Affected Vehicles?
So far, the recall impacts:
2,806 vehicles in South Africa
25 in Botswana
41 in Namibia
Ford has assured the public that they are already in the process of contacting affected customers.
Ford’s Response and What You Can Do
Dudu Nxele, Communications Manager at Ford, reinforced the brand’s stance:
“Our commitment, together with our dealer partners, is to provide customers with the highest level of service and support.”
If you’re unsure whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN on Ford’s official website:
www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls
You can also contact Ford directly:
SA Customer Care: 0860 011 022
International Calls: +27 12 843 5824
Email: CRC3@ford.com
Take Action Now
Ford encourages all EcoSport owners built in the specified date range to act immediately. Safety risks of this nature must never be overlooked.
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