The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

Ford recalls nearly 5 700 more Ranger bakkies

Ford has issued its 3rd safety recall for the Ranger in as many months, with this latest campaign affecting nearly 5 700 examples of the bakkie in Southern Africa…

- Ford announces 3rd recall campaign in 3 months
- Latest action affects nearly 5 700 units of Ranger
- Issue relates to the potential “loss of brake boost”

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced a fresh safety recall for “certain” versions of the Ranger bakkie from the 2025 and 2026 model years, with nearly 5 700 units affected.

This latest campaign follows an earlier batch of recalls in July 2025 (involving the EcoSport, Puma, Everest and Ranger) and August 2025 (affecting the Ranger, EcoSport, Everest, Mustang and Transit Custom).

The Dearborn-based brand’s local division says it has “identified that in the affected vehicles the customer may feel a change in pedal feel or travel with an increase in pedal efforts needed to brake the vehicle due to a loss of the brake boost feature”.

“The anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and brake warning signals will illuminate, and informational messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, an audible alert will sound. Loss of brake boost may cause extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of an accident,” Ford explained in a statement.

In total, 5 676 units of the Ranger are affected. The majority (5 387 units) were sold in South Africa, though Namibia (157 units), Botswana (113 units) and Swaziland (19 units) are also included in the recall.

Ford says it is “contacting affected customers and advising them to contact their preferred dealer to schedule an appointment”. Dealers have been instructed to “inspect the vehicle and carry out the necessary repairs” at no charge to the customer. In this case, the fix appears to take the form of a software update.

 
Weekend adventures: testing the Ford Ranger Wildtrak's off-road capabilities

Our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab isn’t a hardcore off-road beast, but then neither are most bakkies that have a low range and a rear differential lock.

And like many owners, not every weekend is spent off the beaten track, but if you’re an off-road enthusiast like me, I’ll take every opportunity I get to lift a wheel.

I’ve been doing it for a long time, and it’s a wonderful way to be outdoors, enjoying the sun and dust testing yourself and the car with a group of friends and occasionally a newcomer.

There’s normally a regular group of us who go out to “paw by paw”, and over the years we’ve dented body panels, broken side shafts, dinged a chassis or two and exploded diffs.

We’ve also witnessed some really stupid and irresponsible behaviour by people who don’t appreciate that a heavy 4x4 can be a lethal weapon over a tough technical track, recovery procedures require careful planning and that a tow bar is not an anchor point.
Often, it’s the “hold my drink, watch this move” brigade that gives 4x4 owners a bad reputation.

I always tell people who I haven’t driven with before that the first drink they open while driving, either I leave or they leave.

 
Ford SA Launches New Styling Pack for Ranger

Ford SA has unveiled its latest styling package for the Ranger XL double-cab bakkie. Here’s what the kit includes and how much it costs.

Building on the success of the Ranger XLT and Everest styling packs released in August 2025, Ford SA has launched yet another styling package; this time for the Ranger XL double cab. Cosmetic kits have surged in popularity among local drivers, and Ford SA is capitalising on the strong demand among Ranger owners. The firm’s latest accessory package offers new Ranger XL owners a more purposeful-looking bakkie, while retaining the model’s workhorse credentials and practicality.

Ford Ranger XL Styling Pack

The exterior upgrades include a distinctive decal over the rear wheel arch, a sports bar, a spray-in bedliner, a ‘Ranger’ decal on the tailgate and a set of 18-inch Wildtrak alloy wheels. The accessory package comes with an additional cost of R30 000 and includes Ford’s comprehensive four-year/120 000 km vehicle warranty. If opted for, this increases the starting price of the Ranger XL 4×2 manual double cab to R650 000, and R759 500 if ticked on the options list of the Ranger XL 4×4 automatic double cab.

It is worth noting that this accessory kit is exclusively available as an option when customers purchase a new Ranger XL double cab and is not offered for vehicles that have already been configured and delivered.

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Ford SA Launches New Styling Pack for Ranger

Ford SA has unveiled its latest styling package for its Ranger XL double-cab bakkie. Here’s what the kit includes and how much it costs.
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FiestaST said:
CarExpert review of the Ranger PHEV

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I enjoy Paul's video's and he comes to the same conclusion as many: The PHEV Ranger's battery pack is too small and and detuned turbo petrol too thirsty to justify buying it over a Bi-Turbo or V6 diesel version. Ford duffed the PHEV and it'll no doubt be discontinued in the not too distant future.
 
After six months with the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab: an honest verdict

Verdict

Our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab has been a welcome and enjoyable companion during the time that we’ve had it.

It’s travelled to KZN, Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo and has taken a pounding at one or two off-road tracks.

It carried garden refuse, washing machines, tumble dryers, lounge suites, lawnmowers and student residential room furniture.

With a 3 500kg towing capacity, it has towed a caravan, off-road trailer, Venter trailer and a boat.

That’s why we have and love bakkies, and all of it was done without a day’s trouble.

Apart from fuel and regular tyre pressure checks, the oil level remained constant, as did the radiator coolant levels.

The only thing that I could fault was the storage area behind the seats.

It is hard plastic, and there are no places to tie things down; as a result, everything slides around.

When there’s only a cooler box for a braai or an overnight bag, it slides about at every corner and stop street. Something simple like a rubber mat would have made all the difference.

Keep in mind that the Supercab is strictly for two people, and if you can live with that, there’s the bonus of being able to claim the VAT back.

 
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