Johannesburg – South African authorities have recalled 464 Ford vehicles and 58 Toyota Hino heavy-duty trucks following reports of potential engine and fuel system failures.
The National Consumer Commission warned that Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak bakkies, along with Ford Puma SUVs, must be returned to authorised dealerships for repairs at no cost. The affected Ranger models were sold nationwide between 18 February 2025 and 18 March 2025.
“Some of the affected vehicles may fail, which may result in a loss of engine power, typically at speeds below 24 km/h,” the commission said. Drivers may notice warning signs such as a check engine light, weak acceleration, engine vibration, or the engine failing to start. 
Ford Puma SUVs are also being recalled again due to potential software problems with the Restraint Control Module. Owners of 2023 and 2024 models purchased between 28 April 2022 and 25 September 2023 are advised to return their vehicles to correct the software. The commission warned that failure to fix the issue could reduce the performance of the vehicle’s safety system during accidents.
Ford had previously recalled 1,775 Puma models in South Africa, along with units in Botswana, Namibia, and eSwatini, over potential fuel leaks that could cause engine stalls or fires.
The recall also affects Toyota Hino 700-series trucks sold in South Africa between 4 February 2025 and 9 November 2025. The vehicles have a defect in the fuel pump housing that can crack under heavy loads or hard acceleration, potentially leading to fuel leaks.
Owners of all affected vehicles can have repairs completed free of charge at authorised dealerships, though timelines for individual repairs have not been provided.
