1998 FORD RANGER EV RECALL - #01V062000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS BEGIN TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A JERKING MOTION AND/OR A CLUNKING SOUND. IF NOT SERVICED PROMPTLY, ALL NINE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY FALL OUT OR FRACTURE AND THE TRANSAXLE COULD DROP. IF THE TRANSAXLE DROPS, THE VEHICLE MAY NO LONGER BE IN THE GEAR INDICATED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 FORD RANGER EV |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/27/1997 - 7/25/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/8/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,260 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS BEGIN TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A JERKING MOTION AND/OR A CLUNKING SOUND. IF NOT SERVICED PROMPTLY, ALL NINE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY FALL OUT OR FRACTURE AND THE TRANSAXLE COULD DROP. IF THE TRANSAXLE DROPS, THE VEHICLE MAY NO LONGER BE IN THE GEAR INDICATED. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFT LEVER COULD BE PUT INTO "PARK" AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL BE FREE TO ROLL AS IF IN "NEUTRAL," INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS THAT INCLUDE A THREAD LOCK MATERIAL. WHEN INSTALLED, THE NEW BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FORD RANGER EV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 04, 2002 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) COLD WEATHER BATTERY PERFORMANCE. *TT
May 22, 2001 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM (SUPPLEMENT #1) REGARDING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT. REVISED TO REFLECT ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR ALL AFFECTED 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, WITHOUT THE NEED OF PERFORMING A WIGGLE TEST.
May 22, 2001 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM NOTIFYING OWNERS THAT THEIR VEHICLE MAY HAVE AN ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN DUTY CYCLES. THIS PRORAM INVOLVES POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP. *TT
May 22, 2001 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A LEAD ACID TRACTION BATTERY. *TT
May 22, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ONWER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING INTERMITTENT OIL WARNING LAMP - TIM SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT
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