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Ford has been hit with another recall notice, this time on some of its most popular variants.
The brand has put out a recall for a select number of its Ranger utes, Everest SUVs and F-150 full-size pick-ups, following a fire risk caused by one of its ARB add-ons.
The recall notice was issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, affecting 2696 vehicles.
It relates to the ARS Solis lights wiring harness, where a manufacturing defect causes moisture to enter, causing corrosion. This could generate excessive heat that could then lead to a vehicle fire, the notice reads.
The Solis driving lights in question are found on Ford Ranger and Everest units from model year 2022 onwards, along with its F-150 pick-up.
The notice urges owners of affected vehicles to park outside and away from flammable materials and structures until the defect has been rectified.
Ford is providing Solis light deactivation instructions for owners as an interim repair until parts become available to rectify the issue.
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According to the ACCC product safety website, buyers can also contact their nearest ARB store to arrange a free inspection and rectification.
ARB was brought in early in the development process on the Ranger and Everest, to craft accessories especially for the popular 4WDs.
Ford Australia has confirmed one case of fire caused by the issue.
“Ford Australia is aware of one confirmed instance of a fire caused by the fault detailed in the recall on a vehicle where the ARB Solis lights were fitted as a Ford Licensed Accessory (FLA) at a Ford Dealership. ARB have launched a product recall with the ACCC, while we have launched a vehicle recall through the Department of Transport for vehicles that we know have been fitted with the Solis lights through our licensed accessories program,” said a Ford Australia spokesperson.
The Everest and Ranger are Ford’s two best selling models in Australia, with 80,000 sales up to November 2025.
The F-150 full-size pick-up has had several recalls in recent times, with its last issue before this light problem relating to a potential vehicle fire risk.
The fuel vapour line could come into contact with the coolant hose and become damaged, resulting in a fuel smell entering the cabin and a coolant leak, causing an engine bay fire.
These aren’t the only recalls Ford has put out. The Transit van is also facing issues, with 1487 units affected.
A manufacturing defect can cause the main body wiring harness to chafe against the transmission housing and become damaged, as per the recall notice. This could lead to a vehicle fire, following potential short circuiting.
Ford will contact owners of the affected vans to schedule an appointment and have the work carried out for free.
