{
  "id": 4134290,
  "title": "Clever lock nut ensures flat tyre won’t leave Ford Ranger stranded",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/clever-lock-nut-ensures-flat-tyre-wont-leave-ford-ranger-stranded",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/ford-ranger-sport-v6-road-trip-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A flat tyre on the morning of a weekend trip can be a source of worry for many, but changing it doesn't have to be a daunting task. In a recent experience, the author found that changing a tyre on a Ford Ranger Sport was not as complicated or time-consuming as initially thought. The vehicle, a long-term Ford Ranger Sport 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel, was found to have a puncture just hours before a trip to Wakkerstroom. With the help of a colleague, the manual, and a quick YouTube tutorial, the tyre was successfully changed. One noteworthy feature of the Ford Ranger Sport is its spare wheel, which has a unique lock nut to prevent theft, a clever addition in a country with a high crime rate. Changing a tyre on the Ford Ranger Sport involves lifting the rear seat, accessing the tool kit and jack, assembling the extension rods, loosening the wheel nuts while the vehicle is on the ground, and jacking up the safe frame lift-point to swap the wheel. Despite the puncture, the family road trip proceeded smoothly. The Ford Ranger Sport, priced just under R1 million, offers ample space, comfort, and power. Its performance makes the three-hour drive to Wakkerstroom feel shorter, and its capabilities extend to off-road adventures, such as reaching the breathtaking views of Wakkerstroom and driving through the Wakkerstroomnek pass to Zaaihoek Dam.",
  "summary": "We've all heard horror stories when you look for your spare tyre only to find it's been nicked.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ford Ranger Sport equipped with lock nut spare wheel",
    "Flat tyre changed smoothly during Wakkerstroom trip",
    "Vehicle offers ample space, comfort, and off-road capability"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}