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Ignition GT review of the Tourneo Custom Sport
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The Right Car? review of the Transit Custom Trail AWD
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Ford recalls Transit and Tourneo Custom vehicles over battery risk
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a notice to South African consumers about a product recall affecting certain Ford Transit and Transit / Tourneo Custom passenger vehicles.
The recall, initiated by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd, involves 582 vehicles from the 2022 to 2026 model range that were sold across the country between 2021 and 2025.
According to the NCC, the recall centres on a possible defect linked to the H7 AGM battery fitted in these vehicles.
Ford has indicated that the batteries may produce a strong, rotten egg-like odour inside the vehicle cabin.
Motorists and passengers could also hear hissing noises or observe gas venting from the battery area.
In some cases, the area around the seats may feel unusually warm as the battery temperature increases.
The manufacturer warned that elevated temperatures could trigger a chemical reaction, potentially releasing harmful hydrogen sulphide gas. Extended exposure to this gas may pose health risks to occupants.
Consumers who own affected models are urged to act without delay.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a notice to South African consumers about a product recall affecting certain Ford Transit and Transit / Tourneo Custom passenger vehicles.
The recall, initiated by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd, involves 582 vehicles from the 2022 to 2026 model range that were sold across the country between 2021 and 2025.
According to the NCC, the recall centres on a possible defect linked to the H7 AGM battery fitted in these vehicles.
Ford has indicated that the batteries may produce a strong, rotten egg-like odour inside the vehicle cabin.
Motorists and passengers could also hear hissing noises or observe gas venting from the battery area.
In some cases, the area around the seats may feel unusually warm as the battery temperature increases.
The manufacturer warned that elevated temperatures could trigger a chemical reaction, potentially releasing harmful hydrogen sulphide gas. Extended exposure to this gas may pose health risks to occupants.
Consumers who own affected models are urged to act without delay.
FiestaST
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Long-term review: Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X [Update]
This model features the same single-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine as the Tourneo Custom Trend base model we tested for the March 2025 issue, though its outputs have increased from 100 kW and 360 N.m to 125 kW and 390 N.m for this model. Power is sent to the front wheels via an eight- speed automatic transmission.
Arriving at our garage with just under 2 300 km on its odometer and an indicated 9.0 L/100 km on its digital instrumentation, which nearly matches the CAR fuel index of 8.9 L/100 km, I reset one of the trip computers to mark the start of its tenure with us. After its first week and 180 km in, all I could manage on the school run was an indicated 10.2 L/100 km. I therefore see a number of longer road trips in our near future to remedy this round-town thirst, though the Tourneo is likely to be at full seating capacity; fully packed with friends, family and teammates along for the ride this rugby season.
Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X specifications
Price: R1 278 500
Powertrain: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbodiesel
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 125 kW
Torque: 390 N.m
0-100 km/h: n/a
Top speed: 180 km/h (claimed)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 L/100 km (claimed)
CO2 emissions: 194 g/km (claimed)
www.carmag.co.za
This model features the same single-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine as the Tourneo Custom Trend base model we tested for the March 2025 issue, though its outputs have increased from 100 kW and 360 N.m to 125 kW and 390 N.m for this model. Power is sent to the front wheels via an eight- speed automatic transmission.
Arriving at our garage with just under 2 300 km on its odometer and an indicated 9.0 L/100 km on its digital instrumentation, which nearly matches the CAR fuel index of 8.9 L/100 km, I reset one of the trip computers to mark the start of its tenure with us. After its first week and 180 km in, all I could manage on the school run was an indicated 10.2 L/100 km. I therefore see a number of longer road trips in our near future to remedy this round-town thirst, though the Tourneo is likely to be at full seating capacity; fully packed with friends, family and teammates along for the ride this rugby season.
Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X specifications
Price: R1 278 500
Powertrain: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbodiesel
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 125 kW
Torque: 390 N.m
0-100 km/h: n/a
Top speed: 180 km/h (claimed)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 L/100 km (claimed)
CO2 emissions: 194 g/km (claimed)
Long-term review: Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X [Update]
Handy comfort features continue to make the flagship Ford Tourneo Custom a firm favourite among my family members...
www.carmag.co.za
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DRIVEN | Ford Tourneo Custom Sport is a family van with a bit of swagger
DRIVEN | Ford Tourneo Custom Sport is a family van with a bit of swagger