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Ford SA pays out claims to 56 people over Ford Kuga fires

By Sifiso Zulu

Several years back, Ford South Africa recalled a model of the Kuga following several incidents where the SUVs caught fire.

  • A screengrab of the Ford Kuga vehicle that caught alight on the N12 near the Voortrekker off-ramp in Alberton.

    Ford not out of the woods yet despite Kuga payments

    National Consumer Commission Acting Commissioner Thezi Mbuza said Ford engaged in prohibited conduct in that it distributed Kuga vehicles that failed as a result of a cooling system issue.

    902 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of a Ford Kuga that caught alight on the N12 near the Voortrekker off-ramp in Alberton.

    NCC: If consumers accept Ford Kuga offer, it will be final settlement

    The NCC announced the outcome of negotiations and said that the vehicle manufacturer would pay a fine of R35 million. Ford has also offered to pay R50,000 to each affected consumer.

    902 days ago
  • A Ford Kuga. Picture: Supplied

    Ford fined R35 million for Kuga fires

    The defective cars - which would catch alight without notice - started making headlines when Reshall Jimmy was found burnt to death in his Kuga in the Western Cape in 2015.

    902 days ago
  • Investigator Hendrik McLeod pictured at the stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga at the Western Cape High Court on 27 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Arson ruled out in Ford Kuga fire death inquest

    The Western Cape High Court has heard an electrical short circuit caused the blaze in Wilderness in December 2015.

    1088 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Electric short circuit in Ford cause of Reshall Jimmy’s death: investigator

    The businessman died following the blaze in Wilderness in December 2015.

    1088 days ago
  • US expert John Loud testifies in the Western Cape High Court on forensic tests he conducted on behalf of the Ford Motor Company, to determine what caused the fire in which Reshall Jimmy burnt to death in his Ford Kuga in December 2015. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Vehicle systems failure not cause of Reshall Jimmy's death - expert

    Proceedings are underway to determine if a case is to be made, after Jimmy died in his burning Ford Kuga in December 2015.

    1089 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Expert says fire consumed most of evidence in Ford Kuga death inquest

    Engineer John Loud on Wednesday wrapped up his testimony on behalf of the Ford Motor Company in the Western Cape High Court.

    1093 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Reshall Jimmy had enough time to exit burning Ford Kuga - expert

    Ford's expert witness John Loud carried out forensic tests to determine if hazardous fumes might have incapacitated Jimmy when his Ford Kuga caught fire in December 2015.

    1093 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    No evidence of electrical blaze in Ford Kuga fire death, says expert

    John Loud has told an inquest into the death of Reshall Jimmy that he found no suggestion of this but admits it cannot be ruled out.

    1094 days ago
  • US expert John Loud testifies in the Western Cape High Court on forensic tests he conducted on behalf of the Ford Motor Company, to determine what caused the fire in which Reshall Jimmy burnt to death in his Ford Kuga in December 2015. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Fire couldn't have started in front section of Reshall Jimmy's car, says expert

    A judicial inquest is under way to determine what caused the blaze in which Reshall Jimmy died in December 2015.

    1094 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Kuga fire death inquest: No evidence of wiring, component failure, says expert

    US-based engineer John Loud began testifying in the Western Cape High Court on Monday, on his investigation into the cause of the vehicle fire that claimed Reshall Jimmy’s life in 2015.

    1094 days ago
  • A stripped-down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Electronics expert testifies in fatal Ford Kuga case

    Reshall Jimmy died after his Ford Kuga SUV caught fire in the Southern Cape in December 2015.

    1095 days ago
  • A stripped down replica of a Ford Kuga is examined at the Western Cape High Court on 20 May 2019 for the inquest into Reshall Jimmy's death. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Judicial inquest into death of Ford Kuga owner resumes

    Reshall Jimmy died after the vehicle he was travelling in, burst into flames while he was holidaying in the Southern Cape in December 2015.

    1095 days ago
  • FILE: Well-known Advocate Gerrie Nel (right) is assisting Reshall Jimmy's family. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    All evidence in Reshall Jimmy matter to be put before court

    Various accounts of what led to Reshall Jimmy’s death in a Ford Kuga will be put to the test once an inquest resumes next month.

    1200 days ago
  • Well-known advocate, Gerrie Nel (left) is assisting Reshall Jimmy's family. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Inquest into Ford's accountability in deadly Kuga fire gets underway

    Reshall Jimmy died when his Ford Kuga burst into flames while he was traveling in wilderness in the Southern Cape.

    1200 days ago
  • FILE: AfriForum's Advocate Gerrie Nel at a briefing. Picture: EWN

    AfriForum’s Nel: 'We want to prove big companies can be held accountable'

    The head of AfriForum's private prosecutions wing Advocate Gerrie Nel says they want to prove that "corporate bullies" like Ford are not above the law.

    1275 days ago
  • FILE: AfriForum's Kallie Kriel and Advocate Gerrie Nel at a media briefing. Picture: Rozier van Tonder/AfriForum

    AfriForum's Gerrie Nel to take on Ford on behalf of Jimmy family

    In December 2015, Reshall Jimmy burnt to death in his Ford Kuga after the vehicle caught alight while he was on holiday in the Western Cape.

    1275 days ago
  •  The re-sculpted version of the Kuga Smart Utility Vehicle. Picture: Twitter/@FordSouthAfrica

    ‘Safety integral part of re-sculpted Ford Kuga’

    The automaker says its corrected overheating concerns seen in some of the previous models.

    1702 days ago
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