1998-2000 Ford Ranger EV recall: driveshaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 26, 2001. It covers about 1,260 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,260
- reported
- Feb 26, 2001
- owners notified
- May 8, 2001
- related complaints
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger EV 1998-2000 199819992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 01V062000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Ford Ranger EV driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 01V062000, reported on February 26, 2001, covers about 1,260 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V062000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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