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 failure to date. The current mileage was 147,000. Updated 03/05/08.
The worst 1998 Ford Ranger EV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V062000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
Recall number 98V079000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Electric vehicle (EV) cold weather battery performance
- Owner notification program notifying owners that their vehicle may have an electric coolant pump that...
- Owner notification program (supplement #1) regarding electric coolant pump replacement
- Onwer notification program regarding intermittent oil warning lamp - tim software update
- Subject regarding battery control module (BCM) software update for certain electric vehicles equipped with...
- Subject on the owner notification program 00B37, the current tractionh battery may prematurely trigger the...
What 1998 Ford Ranger EV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 over again, it is now four months later and the problem still has not been fixed. With all the bad repairs and installs done on the vehicle it's life expectancy is now shot. The company does not have any other comparable vehicles to put us in and is refusing to purchase the vehicle back for the price I paid on it.
Consumer can remove the key and still turn the ignition switch. Consumer was told the part that was defective was not covered under warranty.
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 seperated and cut through from the inside. Driving it felt like the tire was folding over itself especially when I took a turn.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
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 conditions. Most mileage has been at highway speeds, with no appreciable load. The internal revenue service has approximately 150 of these machines on a long term lease which will expire at approximatelly feb 2001.
A/c line failed. Yh
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Questions about the 1998 Ford Ranger EV
Is the 1998 Ford Ranger EV reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Ford Ranger EV, fewer than a typical Ranger EV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Ranger EV?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Ranger EV have?
2 recalls, covering power train and electrical system.
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