Ford NZ is recalling 519 vehicles fitted with 2.0-litre EcoBlue engines built from April to August 2019 due to faulty fuel injectors.
It has identified a number of faulty diesel fuel injectors in these certain vehicles which includes the popular Ranger as well as the Transit and Transit Custom vans, Everest SUV and Endura SUV.
The issue has been traced to a batch of high-pressure injectors supplied by Continental that do not meet specification. The issue could lead to a misfire and reduced engine performance in affected vehicles.
“This is a dealer-notified service action, not a safety recall. On impacted vehicles, customers may experience occasional misfires that have a negative impact on engine performance, but it does not lead to a sudden loss of power,” Ford NZ says.
“Safety is nevertheless our top priority and given that any reduction in engine performance is undesirable, we are working to resolve the issue and repair impacted vehicles as quickly as possible.
“Just one thing to clarify, this isn’t a stop sale on Ranger as some of the headlines have said. We have identified the 519 vehicles affected and where one has not been sold, we will stop that from being sold so we can sort it before a customer takes delivery.
“Some of the 519 vehicles are already with customers and they will be notified directly to come in as soon as parts are available and is convenient for the customer,” the company says.
*Any customer experiencing issues with their vehicle are encouraged to visit their dealer or call 0800 FORD NZ.
