Ford Australia has issued a recall for 13,409 vehicles across its Ranger and Everest ranges, citing a manufacturing defect in the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine that could cause the engine to stall while driving.
The defect centres on the left-hand engine camshaft sprocket, which may fracture unexpectedly. According to the recall notice, this failure could lead to an abrupt loss of engine power, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
“A sudden loss of motive power whilst driving increases the risk of an accident, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users,” the notice reads.
The recall affects vehicles built between 2022 and 2025 that are equipped with the V6 ‘Lion’ engine. Both the Ford Ranger ute and the Everest SUV are impacted, with all affected vehicles listed by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in documentation lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
The 3.0-litre ‘Lion’ engine, developed by Ford and used in various international markets, is marketed in Australia for its higher towing capacity and off-road performance compared to the smaller 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel variant.
Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted directly by Ford and advised to arrange a booking with an authorised dealership. The inspection and any necessary repairs will be carried out free of charge.
Consumers with further questions are encouraged to contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73. Full recall documentation, including VIN details, is available via the official government recall website.
