1998 FORD RANGER EV
2 recalls, 7 complaints - 6 TSBs
01V062000 Feb 26, 2001
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect 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 TRANSA... Read more
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.
Remedy
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... Read more
98V079000 Apr 21, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect 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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 2, 2007
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD RANGER EV. ON OCTOBER 23, 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. SHE HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 6, 2007
Incident date: Feb 2, 2007
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE WITH AN EXPRESS 45 DAY GUARANTEE. WITHIN THE 45 DAYS I WAS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. IT WAS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, IT WAS OVERHEATING, LEAKING OIL AND RADIATOR FLUID. SINCE THE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK INTO THE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS OVER AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 8, 1998
CONSUMER CAN REMOVE THE KEY AND STILL TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART THAT WAS DEFECTIVE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
TIRES
Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Aug 10, 2000
THE BELTS CUT THROUGH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE FROM THE INSIDE. FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE TIRES HAVE THREE CUTS IN THEM SO DEEP THE BELTS CAN BE SEEN. I REPLACED THE TIRES BECAUSE OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL SCARE. I STILL HAVE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES THOUGH.THE TIRE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT LOOKED LIKE THE BELT HAD S... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 28, 2000
I ASKED THE MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND FIXED IT WHAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSE COULD BE, AND THE ANSWER GIVEN WAS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR." THIS DOES NOT SEEM REASONABLE SINCE THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN CAREFULLY MAINTAINED BY THIS DEALERSHIP SINCE NEW, AND HAS NO SEVERE USE, OR UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1997
A/C LINE FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1997
REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED. YH
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD RANGER EV
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
0265
Apr 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) COLD WEATHER BATTERY PERFORMANCE. *TT
01B69
Apr 1, 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
01B69S1
Apr 1, 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.
01B70
Apr 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ONWER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING INTERMITTENT OIL WARNING LAMP - TIM SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT
01B76
Apr 1, 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
00B37
Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 00B37, THE CURRENT TRACTIONH BATTERY MAY PREMATURELY TRIGGER THE LOS (LIMITED OPERATING STRATEGY). *MJS
FORD RANGER EV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD RANGER EV across all model years (1998, 2000).
4
Total Recalls
31
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths