Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) supports World Fisheries Day (21 November) by handing over a Ford Ranger to the Freshwater Research Centre’s Cape Critical Rivers Programme team The Cape Critical Rivers programme strives to conserve freshwater biodiversity in the Cape Floristic Region The Freshwater Research Centre’s Cape Critical Rivers team will use the Ford Ranger Double Cab 4x4 to have a...

Ford South Africa is committed to the new Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines, also known as ‘Right to Repair’, which came into effect on 1 July 2021 From 1 November 2021, Ford Protect Service Plans are unbundled from the purchase price of the vehicle, and will be available as an added-cost option, along with comprehensive maintenance plans and extended warranties Ford customers...

The Kruger National Park has the largest contiguous population of Wild Dogs in South Africa The African Wild Dog’s population is currently threatened by a combination of factors FMCSA contributes to conservation actions by allocating Ford Ranger vehicles towards environmental and wildlife protection efforts PRETORIA, South Africa, 29 October 2021 - South Africa’s Kruger National Park is home to a number...

PRETORIA, South Africa, 21 October, 2021 – When it comes to testing the next-generation Ranger’s toughness and durability, Ford’s global team of development engineers doesn’t pull any punches. After all, they need to deliver a truly global pickup that is up for the challenge across 180 markets. Built from the ground up to be the toughest, smartest, most versatile and most...

New Ranger Raptor Special Edition version of Ford’s highest-performing, toughest bakkie features attention-grabbing feature highlights and sportier interior trim Fitment of integrated sports hoop adds dynamic flair to the muscular styling, lockable Mountain Top black roller shutter enhances practicality and security Ranger Raptor Special Edition adds further exclusivity to Ford’s unique high-performance off-road bakkie, with true Ford Performance DNA PRETORIA,...

FordPass Connect now standard fitment on all Ford Everest models, and on EcoSport Trend and Titanium derivatives Through the FordPass app and embedded factory-fitted modem, customers can remotely start the vehicle or schedule a start, lock or unlock the doors, check fuel level and locate their car On all Ford models equipped with the SYNC® infotainment system, the FordPass app...

Neale Hill is the new president of Ford Motor Company Africa. Ford announced organisational and leadership changes for its International Markets Group (IMG). Hill will lead the company’s strategic drive to transform and modernise Ford’s business across the African continent. His responsibilities have been expanded to include Southern Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, as well as North Africa – which has its...

Learners at Ndima Primary School in Mamelodi have been unable to attend school on a daily basis because of overcrowding A Ford Motor Company Fund grant helped build two classrooms at the school Investing in the youth is vital and will help the economic growth of the country PRETORIA, South Africa, 16 September 2021 – When the school bell rang...

Having helped the Gift of the Givers Foundation deliver 5 tonnes of goods, including blankets, food, care packages and soup-kitchen supplies to the impoverished Western Cape town of Touws River (in in partnership with Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa) in July, leading online motoring portal Cars.co.za initiated a Winter Blanket Drive, which ended on August 6.    Apart from calling...

New limited-edition Ranger Stormtrak adds upmarket style and exclusivity to the range Distinctive features include black mesh front grille with red inserts, custom decals and black accents, 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels, 3D Stormtrak decals, four colour options including vibrant new ‘Lucid Red’ Enhanced security and practicality with fitment of Power Roller Shutter, adjustable bed divider and black roof rails...

The rate at which compact crossovers are being introduced to the South African market is bordering on market saturation and as more cash-strapped consumers look to buy down into lower segments, the purveyors of full-size SUVs are watching the markets with bated breath. Considering this, vestiges such as the Ford Everest have had to add something special to their ranges...

New limited-edition Ranger Stormtrak adds upmarket style and exclusivity to the range Distinctive features include black mesh front grille with red inserts, custom decals and black accents, 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels, 3D Stormtrak decals, four colour options including vibrant new ‘Lucid Red’ Enhanced security and practicality with the fitment of Power Roller Shutter, adjustable bed divider and black roof...

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic was established at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria in June, now being extended to the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Supports Ford employees and on-site contractors with convenient Ford-funded vaccinations to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, to be expanded to Ford dealers and suppliers Continues Ford’s partnership with the National Department of Health to...

Securi-Lid Roll Top Cover provides additional practicality and security, while maintaining the distinctive looks of the Ranger Wildtrak The versatility and security of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak has been enhanced with the introduction of the Securi-lid Roll Top Cover – now available as a Ford-approved accessory exclusively on the Ranger Wildtrak, and available for order through Ford’s nationwide dealer network....

Ford has donated R2.5-million to Gift of the Givers to address the ongoing water crisis, with the Nelson Mandela Bay metro’s combined dam levels currently at 10.5 percent Funding will cover the cost of drilling and installing boreholes at three schools in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Project also supports the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Adopt-a-School initiative – Gift of the...

Track-focused limited-edition Mustang Mach 1 introduces enhanced powertrain and aerodynamic features for the most agile and responsive Mustang driving experience yet V8 power boosted to 338kW for 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. TREMEC six-speed manual and 10-speed auto transmissions feature limited-slip differential. Downforce increased 22 percent Sophisticated technologies for track driving fun include MagneRide® adaptive suspension, selectable Drive Modes including...