2018 Ford Ranger and Everest recall issued

[Nereus]

2018 Ford Ranger and Everest recall issued

Select number of Rangers and Everests built in 2018 recalled for steering fault.

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2018-f ... all-issued

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https://www.ford.co.th/en/owner/field-service-actions/

FORD FIELD SERVICE ACTIONS

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It appears that Ford have found an issue with newly-built examples of the Ranger, Everest, and potentially even the new Ranger Raptor.

Ford Thailand has issued a clarification regarding a problem they discovered with a particular batch of their vehicles, specifically Thai-made models that are fitted with the 10-speed automatic gearbox such as the Everest, Ranger, and Ranger Raptor.

Given that the text of the letter was in Thai (and therefore difficult to fully translate), we contacted an insider who is very familiar with what is happening with the 10-speed automatic of Ford.

As our source had explained, the issue stems from a problematic batch of parts from a OEM. What Ford's inspection team had discovered was that these parts had protrusions from the welding studs. The protrusions affected the performance of the torque converters, to the point that all drive was lost.

[Ginjaninja]

Thanks Nereus!....

[Nereus]

Thanks Nereus!....

It may not affect yours, but if it does it should show up on the VIN number base.

[Big Boy]

Mine was recalled last year for something else - quite painless.

[Nereus]

Ford have known about at least one of these faults since June of last year, so owners SHOULD have been informed immediately. The auto transmission recall may strand you on the road, but if the bloody steering lets go your next stop may be in a Temple!