Ford Philippines is sending out an urgent recall notice for owners of the Everest midsize SUV, Ranger midsize pickup, and Mustang sports car. The issue concerns airbag inflators installed in these models, which could deploy with excessive force, bringing an increased risk of injury.
The recall includes certain units of the first generation Ford Everest SUV
According to a report from Autoindustriya, the announcement covers Everest units between the 2006 and 2014 model years, Ranger pickups from 2004 to 2011, and Mustang vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2014. A total of 32,900 Ford vehicles are affected.
In a statement issued by the Blue Oval brand for the Philippine market, the recall centers on frontal driver and passenger airbag inflators which were sourced from Takata. These use either non-dessicated or dessicated ammonium nitrate as propellant.
Ford Ranger units for the 2004 to 2011 model years are also affected
If the material has already degraded to a critical point at the time an accident occurs, the airbag could deploy with too much explosive force, sending sharp metal fragments flying at high speed. These have the potential to seriously injure or even kill occupants.
All vehicles that have not had their airbags replaced are under the active recall. Ford Philippines has given the assurance that parts for the affected units are readily available. If a vehicle is brought in, Ford says the replacement will take less than half a day, depending on the model. Even as the vehicles involved are already out of the prescribed warranty period, repairs will be done free of charge.
Ford Philippines will replace the airbags at no cost to customers
If you want to know if your Ford vehicle is affected by the recall notice, the Ford Philippines website has a look-up tool where you can input the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Customers can also get in touch with Ford Philippines directly through its Customer Relations Center (CRC) at telephone nos. (02) 8866-9408 or 1-800-10736-3673, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends.
Keep up with safety recalls regarding models in our market at Philkotse.com.
Know more about Ford Everest 2024
The Ford Everest 2024 is a ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippine market, this model has four different variants. The Trend 4x2 AT, Sport 4x2 AT, Limited 4x2 AT, Wildtrak 4x2 AT, Titanium+ 4x2 AT, and the Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT. Locally, its price ranges from Php 1,829,000 to Php 2,640,000.
Size-wise, the 2024 Everest is 4,904mm long, 2,201 mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,900mm and a ground clearance of 223mm.
Powering the all-new Everest are two engines. For the Titanium+ 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine four-banger capable of outputting 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The rest meanwhile uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can dish out 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the top-spec trim gets a 10-speed automatic gearbox paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. The rest then gets a 4x2 drivetrain and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Locally, the 2024 Ford Everest Philippines competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Isuzu mu-X, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, among others.
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Ford Everest Launch
The all-new 2024 Everest was launched in the Philippine market in July 2022. It has a total of four different trims.
Of note, this is third-generation Everest and it is still based on the Ford Ranger. It also shares a platform with the Volkswagen Amarok MK2. The model's 2nd-generation version was introduced initially back in 2015, and the 1st-generation model debuted back in 2003.
Ford Everest Exterior
On the outside, the all-new Everest is equipped with LED lighting all around. All trims also come with auto on/off headlamps with a follow-me-home function, front fog lamps, splash guards, and daytime running lights. All variants also feature power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors.
Depending on the trim, this Ford model also gets puddle lamps, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, and a power liftgate, among others.
Ford Everest Interior
Inside, the 2024 Everest can seat up to seven. Its occupants are kept comfortable with a combination of leather and synthetic leather seats, as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system except for the Trend which gets a single-zone manual air-conditioner.
The top-spec trim also gets power-folding third-row seats. Some variants also get ambient lighting. All however, are provided with a 230-volt inverter, a 12-volt power outlet, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror, a 60:40 split-folding second row, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, smart keyless entry, a push-to-start button.
Technology & Safety Features
For entertainment, the Everest 2024 either gets a 12-inch touchscreen or a 10-inch touchscreen. Both come with the Ford Sync 4 software, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both are also linked to an eight-piece speaker system.
For the driver, the top-spec Titanium+ provides a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, while the rest comes with a smaller eight-inch digital gauge cluster.
All trims also come with cruise control, though only the top-spec Titanium+ comes with adaptive cruise control. Moreover, only the top-spec variant gets a pre-collision alert system, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steer assist, hill-descent control, lane keep assist, lane centering, a 360-degree camera, and a tire pressure monitor.
All variants do come with ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, hill launch assist, and rollover mitigation. All variants except the entry-level Trend are kitted with front parking sensors.
Platform & Chassis
The new 2024 Ford Everest Philippines uses the Ford T6 platform which it currently shares with the all-new Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok.
For suspensions, the rear gets a live rear axle with Watt's linkage. The front in turn is an independent-type suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 Ford Everest has two engine options. For the top-spec variant, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo diesel that can make up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
The rest of the variants then get a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque.
Only the top-spec model uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a 4x4 drivetrain. For that matter, it is the only trim that gets an electronic locking rear differential. The other Everest variants then come with a six-speed automatic tranny, and a 4x2 drivetrain.
Ford Everest 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Trend 4x2 AT | ₱1,829,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT | ₱2,139,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,154,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT | ₱2,259,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,274,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT | ₱2,555,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,570,000 |
Ford Everest FAQs
1. What is the towing capacity of the Ford Everest 2024?
The towing capacity is 3500kg.
2. In terms of safety features, how many airbags does the Ford Everest 2024 have?
Like the Ranger, the Ford Everest 2024 has the same number of airbags - 9 airbags.
3. How much does the Ford Everest 2024 cost?
The price of Ford Everest in the Philippines ranges from P1,829,000 to P2,640,000, depending on the variants.
4. How big will the Ford Everest 2024 measure?
The dimensions of the Ford Everest 2024 will be 4,904 mm in length, 2,201 mm in width, and 1,884 mm in height, besides a 2,900mm wheelbase.
5. What type of drive is the Ford Everest 2024?
Except for the Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT, which will have four-wheel drive, and the rest will have rear-wheel drive.
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