2016–2018 Ford Ranger
- Affected
- 72,939
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 17S43
- Supplier
- Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
The defect
When driven over long grass affected vehicles may accumulate vegetation under the vehicle near the exhaust system.
The hazard
The exhaust system in that area may reach a high temperature. If sufficient grass or other combustible material has accumulated, they may be ignited by the exhaust system, causing smoke or flames to appear from under the vehicle.
The remedy
Ford will write to owners of all affected vehicles and advise that parts are now available to modify affected vehicles. Owners should contact their nearest Ford dealership to arrange for the installation of an exhaust heat shield on all affected vehicles. In addition, an underbody shield must be fitted on 4WD and 2WD vehicles with increased ride height (HiRider) to prevent grass accumulation.For further information, an owner can contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship centre on 1800 503 672.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 72,939 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited on 1800 503 672 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Ford Authorised Dealership
- Phone:
- 1800 503 672
- Website:
- https://www.ford.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.