FORD RANGER EV 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V079000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER EV | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-27 | 1998-04-21 | 1998-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1997-12-01 - 1998-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
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'.
