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 … Continue reading Ford Recall: 13,490 Ranger, Everest V6s face sudden engine stall risk from critical part defect