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FORD EVEREST, RANGER — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-02-05

Ford car's recall remedy software may not be installed correctly

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-05
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EVEREST, RANGER
Model year	Model year 2022
Defect	According to Ford’s records, the remedy software for Safety Recall 23S40 may not have been installed correctly during a prior dealership visit. Because the correct software may not have been installed on your vehicle, the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S40 may still exist. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on your vehicle may, under certain conditions, limit the alternator’s charging output leading to battery drain whilst driving
Component	EVEREST 2022, RANGER 2022
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Present vehicle to Ford dealer
Recall number	25SF1
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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