Sunita Somvanshi
The problem centers on a manufacturing defect in the left-hand engine camshaft sprocket, which may fracture without warning. When this happens, the engine can suddenly stall while driving, causing an immediate loss of power.
This unexpected power loss creates a serious safety risk. Ford warns this defect “increases the risk of an accident, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
A Ford spokesperson confirmed that the engine failure can occur “with no prior warning to the driver,” making it particularly dangerous.
The recall only affects models with the 3.0-litre “Lion” V6 diesel engine, not those with the smaller 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder engines. The powerful V6 engine, which produces 184kW of power and 600Nm of torque, is considered the most powerful in its class.
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Ford is contacting affected owners by mail, instructing them to bring their vehicles to authorized dealers for inspection. Technicians will check the build date of the left-hand camshaft sprocket and replace the sprocket and related components if necessary. The repair will be performed free of charge.
Despite the serious nature of the defect, Ford has advised owners they can “continue to drive their vehicles as normal” while waiting for their scheduled repair.
This recall follows multiple reports of engine failures in the current-generation Ranger, which was introduced in 2022. Ford owners have shared their experiences on social media, with some reporting significant breakdowns. One owner complained their vehicle “let us down big time” during a trip to Cape York, while another stated “Ford won’t tell me what happened” regarding their engine failure.
The 3.0-litre V6 engine is also used in high-end versions of the Volkswagen Amarok, and Ford plans to use a version of this engine in its upcoming Ranger Super Duty ute.
