No timeframe was given for when those parts would be ready. Ford New Zealand has been approached for comment. In Australia added to the tally were about 7000 new Ford Rangers sitting in dealer stock and an as yet undisclosed number of BT-50s in Mazda showrooms. Mazda in Australia said it has had 15 confirmed cases of vehicle fires. Ford said there had been "two confirmed cases of vehicles being written off" as a result of fire and "seven confirmed cases of smoke or fires which have resulted in minimal damage" since December 2016. At first Ford thought the problem was isolated but it escalated its investigations after a "cluster" of Ranger fires in the middle of 2017. Despite the danger, Ford and Mazda have not issued a "stop delivery" notice on cars in stock. Ford and Mazda said the recall fix would not be ready until the new year. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Ford has issued a bulletin in the meantime to warn owners of the danger and to avoid driving in conditions that can spark a fire.