Warning for Ford owners: Recall issued for these models
The NCC has issued a recall for certain Ford models in South Africa due to a potential battery-related safety risk.
South African motorists are being urged to take action after a recall was issued for certain Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles.
The notice, released by the National Consumer Commission (NCC), affects 2022 to 2026 model vehicles, with hundreds already sold across the country.
What’s behind the recall
According to the NCC, the issue stems from a potential fault in the H7 AGM battery used in some of these vehicles.
Under certain conditions, the battery may produce an acidic smell similar to rotten eggs, a hissing sound, or even release visible gas. In some cases, drivers may also notice unusual heat coming from the seat area.
Higher temperatures could trigger a reaction in the battery that releases hydrogen sulphide gas, which may pose health risks to occupants if exposure is prolonged.
The recall affects 582 vehicles supplied by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and sold between 2021 and 2025.
What owners should do
Owners of affected vehicles are being advised to take their vehicles to the nearest authorised Ford dealership as soon as possible.
The good news is that all repairs will be done at no cost, and the process will be handled directly through approved service centres
Anyone with questions about the recall can contact the NCC directly at: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za
Another day, another recall
In similar news, the NCC also recently announced a recall of 1 846 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicles sold locally.
The recall applies to Land Cruiser LC300 models sold in South Africa between 8 January 2025 and 16 January 2026. If you bought your vehicle during this period, there’s a chance it could be impacted.
According to the NCC’s notice, a failure in one of the transmission components (a solenoid) may not be properly detected by the vehicle’s control systems. This can lead to the transmission behaving unexpectedly, including over-revving in certain gears.
In real-world terms, that could result in damage to the transmission as well as loss of power while driving, especially at higher speeds
There’s also a more serious risk. If the transmission housing is damaged, fluid could leak out. In extreme cases, this may increase the risk of a fire if the fluid comes into contact with an ignition source.
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