2002 Ford Ranger recall: differential unit
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 4, 2002. It covers about 1,096 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,096
- reported
- Feb 4, 2002
- owners notified
- Mar 29, 2002
- related complaints
- 61
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- On some manual transmission trucks equipped with the fx4 package, the rear axle differential case could fracture under a high torque event such as when customers accelerate rapidly from a stop or when a spinning tire suddenly gains traction.
- Risk
- Differential fractures could potentially result in wheel lock-up.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle assembly. Owner notification began march 29, 2002. 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 02V035000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 02V035000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Ford Ranger differential unit?
Yes. Recall 02V035000, reported on February 4, 2002, covers about 1,096 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V035000?
Dealers will replace the rear axle assembly. Owner notification began march 29, 2002. 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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