Recalls & faults: Ford U704 Everest (2022-on)

Recalls: Ford U704 Everest

Overview

Recalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Ford U704 Everest

2022 Ford U704 Everest: driver’s seatbelt assembled incorrectly

In April 2023, recall campaign 23S14 was issued for Ford U704 Everest vehicles. Due to a defect during assembly, some vehicles may have the driver’s seatbelt assembled incorrectly. The seatbelt may therefore not adequately restrain the driver if a collision occurred, increasing the risk of injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005639.

2021-23 Ford U704 Everest: transmission may shift into ‘Park’

In August 2023, recall campaign 23S40 was issued for 2021-23 Ford U704 Everest vehicles. Due to a software issue, if the battery level dropped below a critical threshold and the vehicle was travelling at less than 6 km/h, the transmission may shift into ‘Park’. This could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly, without the rear brake lamps illuminating. Stopping suddenly could increase the risk of a collision and therefore injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005759.

Problems and faults: Ford U704 Everest

Overview

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