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Ford Ranger and Everest 10-Speed Transmission Recall: 2,537 More Aussie Cars Called Back on the 2020 Campaign
Ford Australia has re-notified 2,537 more Ranger and Everest owners on the 2020 REC-000320 campaign for the 10-speed 10R80 transmission fluid pump gear defect. Rangers built 19 December 2017 to 20 September 2019 and Everests built 27 November 2017 to 29 June 2019 are on the list. A software calibration in the Powertrain Control Module and Transmission Control Module can let the transmission fluid pump gears fail on the move, dropping hydraulic pressure and taking drive to the wheels away without warning. The remedy is a free PCM and TCM reflash at any Ford dealer, typically under an hour of workshop time. No parts are swapped, no fluid drained. Ford Customer Service on 13 3673 can update your address if you have moved since 2019. Check REC-000320 on vehiclerecalls.gov.au or ford.com.au/owners/vehicle-support/recall-and-service-action-lookup against your 17-digit VIN. PX3 Ranger and first-generation Everest only, all with the 10R80 auto. Next-Gen T6.2 Ranger, current Everest, PX2, V6 diesel and Ranger Super Duty are not on this campaign.
Skoda Scala Axed in Australia: MY26 Stock Is the Last of the Czech Hatch
Skoda Australia has confirmed the Scala will not carry into MY27, so remaining MY26 stock is the last shot at a new Czech-built small hatch here. The 85TSI Select stays at $33,990 driveaway with an 85kW 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo, 5.4 L/100km and a 10.1-second 0 to 100km/h. The 110TSI Monte Carlo holds at $45,990 driveaway with a 110kW 1.5-litre turbo, 5.2 L/100km and an 8.2-second sprint. Both are seven-speed DSG and front-wheel drive. Just 59 Scalas were registered YTD 2026, with two units in June alone, down 88 per cent for the month and 22.4 per cent for the year. Rivals in the small hatch bracket ran much stronger: Toyota Corolla 7,314, Kia K4 4,467 (up 67.7 per cent) and Mazda 3 4,080. The smaller Skoda Fabia continues into MY27, as do the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia and Superb, with the Elroq and Enyaq EVs incoming. Five-star ANCAP from 2019 still applies to Australian cars sold from February 2021 (97/87/81/76 pillar scores). Skoda's seven-year warranty and capped-price servicing carry over on the run-out cars.
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink Priced for Australia: $92,400 Hybrid Flagship, In Dealers This Month
Hyundai Australia relaunches the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink on the second-generation body from $92,400 before on-roads for the eight-seater, or $93,400 with the captain-chair seven-seat layout. About $2,572 above the standard Calligraphy Hybrid at $89,828 and $15,900 above the base Elite at $76,500. Same 2.5L turbo hybrid AWD as the rest of the range: 245kW/460Nm combined, six-speed automatic, claimed 6.8 L/100km. Black theme adds gloss black 21-inch alloys, blacked-out grille, badges, window surrounds, roof rails, mirror caps and lower bumpers, with two paint choices only, Abyss Black and Creamy White. Cabin sticks with dual 12.3-inch displays, 14-speaker sound, Nappa leather with metallic black trim, satellite navigation, power front seats and V2L. Palisade sales are up 38.1 per cent for the first half of 2026 and this Black Ink is the visual halo. ANCAP not yet rated on the second-generation car. LCT slug is around $3,470 on the eight-seat because the hybrid does not qualify as fuel-efficient. Cross-shop the Kluger Grande Hybrid ($85,135), Sorento GT-Line Hybrid ($74,540) and Mazda CX-80 GT before signing.
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