Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
RANGER EV
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V079000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
The Loose ConneCTIon Could ARC Igniting Surrounding Materials.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Disable The Battery Pack Heaters.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19971201
End Of Manufacture
19980401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
19980427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19980421