Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has launched a safety recall affecting specific 2025 and 2026 Ranger vehicles, citing a potential braking issue that could increase accident risk.

According to FMCSA, affected vehicles may experience a change in brake pedal feel or travel, requiring greater pedal effort due to a loss of the brake boost feature. This condition could lead to longer stopping distances. Warning lights for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and braking system will illuminate, accompanied by messages on the instrument cluster and an audible alert.

In total, 5 676 vehicles across Southern Africa are affected by the recall:

• South Africa: 5 387

• Botswana: 113

• Namibia: 157

• Eswatini/Swaziland: 19

FMCSA has confirmed that all affected customers are being contacted directly and advised to schedule an appointment with their preferred dealer. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and carry out the necessary repairs, including a software update, free of charge.

“Our commitment, together with our dealer partners, is to provide customers with the highest level of service and support,” FMCSA said in a statement.

Customers can check if their vehicle is part of this or any other recall by visiting www.ford.co.za/owner/recalls and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Details can also be found on the FordPass app.