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More than 4800 new-generation Ford Rangers and Everests are affected by a low-battery charge fault, which could lead to the vehicle’s transmission selecting ‘park’ at low speeds.
Ford Australia has recalled 4841 examples of its 2021-2023 Ranger and Everest twins, due to a low-battery charge fault which could cause the ute and SUV’s transmissions to engage ‘park’ while moving at low speeds.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software issue, under certain circumstances if the battery level drops below a critical threshold, the transmission may shift into park when the vehicle is travelling at speeds below 6km/h.
“This may cause a sudden stop without the rear brake lamps illuminating as intended.
“A sudden stop whilst driving at low speed and the rear brake lamps not illuminating as intended, could increase the potential risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
| Date of recall notice | 29 August 2023 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ranger, Everest |
| Year | 2021-2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 4841 |
| VIN list | Click here and here to download the list of affected VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 4841 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here and here.
Ford Australia has advised it will contact affected owners in writing requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership for repairs, free of charge.
Alternatively, owners can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre by phone on 13 36 74 or enter their car’s VIN to Ford’s Recall and Service Action Lookup for more information.
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