Ford steers Ranger, Everest recall

Scott Murray · 14 June 2018 0 comments

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Ford Australia has issued a recall for certain Ranger utes and Everest large SUVs built on the Ranger platform.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety website reports a steering fault in both models, which relates to welding of steering components.

According to the recall, “the intermediate steering shaft weld may not meet required specifications, which may cause the steering column to detach from the steering gear.”

The welding fault affects 81 Everests built from March 16 to April 6, 2018, and 207 Rangers built from March 18, to April 11, 2018.

Owners are urged to contact their nearest Authorised Ford Dealer who will perform an inspection of the steering components and “replace the shaft if the weld fails the inspection”.

Ford Australia communications manager Jasmine Mobarek tells AutoTalk the welding fault was detected by a supplier.

“Ford has been advised by a supplier of a potential quality concern with the steering intermediate shaft for Ranger and Everest vehicles,” Mobarek explains.

“Approximately 288 potentially affected vehicles have been delivered to customers and there have been no reported incidents in the field and this recall impacts vehicles in Asia Pacific,” she says.

“Our customer’s safety is a top priority and we encourage any concerned customers to call us on 13FORD or visit their local dealer. Vehicles will be recalled and we will send letters to those customers affected to have their vehicles inspected at their local dealer and repaired if necessary,” Mobarek adds.

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