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1999 FORD RANGER EV

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 7 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
1,260 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 28, 2007
Incident date: May 28, 2007
MY 1999, FORD RANGER HAD BEEN MAKING A SPARKING SOUND WHEN I STARTED IT UP FOR A FEW DAYS. THEN WE TOOK IT ON A DRIVE AROUND TOWN TO DO A COUPLE ERRANDS, MAYBE EIGHT MILES. CAME HOME, TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND WENT INSIDE. MY NEIGHBOR CAME TO MY DOOR 20 MINUTES LATER SAYING MY ENGINE WAS... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A THROTTLE STICKING PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE INTERFERED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND DID NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE PLACE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: Jun 25, 2001
1999 FORD RANGER. *PH *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***770814
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Apr 4, 2003
THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD RANGER EV

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY1
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
01B72 Apr 1, 2001
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
THIS OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM STATES THAT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PRE-FLATTENED DURING THE BUILD PROCESS OF THE SPRING TO THE KNUCKLE. THIS IMPROPER ASSEMBLY PROCESS MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SPRING
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

FORD RANGER EV - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 0 13 View
2000 1 7 View
1999 (current) 1 4
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