Recalls for your 1998 Ford Ranger Ev

Recalls for 1998 Ford Ranger Ev

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 1998-04-28
Description
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system.  This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.

Consequence
The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.

Corrective Action
Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.

Notes
Owner notification began during april 1998.owners who are not contacted directly by ford within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2001-03-01
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.

Consequence
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).