1998 FORD RANGER EV RECALL - #98V079000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 FORD RANGER EV |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1997 - 4/1/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/1998 |
| # Affected |
26 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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). |
| See also |
1998 FORD RANGER EV Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
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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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