1983 FORD RANGER Recalls (7)

Campaign:
82V033000 on 04/22/1982
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufactured:
12/31/1981 - 01/31/1982
Affected:
24
Defect:
On the involved vehicles, the muffler grass shields were inadvertently omitted during manufacture. without the grass shield, and during certain operating conditions, the muffler surface temperatures could become hot enough to exceed specified standards and create the potential for igniting tall grasses if they were present beneath a standing vehicle.
Correction:
Dealer will install grass shields on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with high altitude engineemission systems.system: fuel; muffler grass shields.consequences of defect: a fire could start resulting in vehicle damage andserious personal injury.
Campaign:
83V032000 on 04/05/1983
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Manufactured:
12/31/1982 - 12/31/1982
Affected:
1,102
Defect:
Some of the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly heat treated front suspension lower spring seat attaching studs. these studs could fracture during vehicle operation, allowing the lower spring seat to move and possibly slide off the axle.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the lower spring seat studs on both the left and right sides of the vehicle at no charge to owners.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; front suspension assembly studs.consequences of defect: this could cause erratic steering. a rupture of thefront brake hose could occur, resulting in loss of front wheel braking. changesin steering and a loss of front brakes could cause a loss of vehicle controlpossibly resulting in an accident.note: the operator may be forewarned of the condition by a change in vehicleattitude, abnormal position of the affected front wheel, front end noise, achange in steering efforts or steering pull, or illumination of the brakewarning light.
Campaign:
84V082000 on 07/30/1984
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
08/31/1982 - 05/31/1984
Affected:
302,500
Defect:
If truck is struck from the side, the cap on the fuel tank could become unsealed, allowing unsafe leakage of fuel. this is a failure to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". leakage can be caused by an orange-colored plastic diesel fuel information ring which is found around the fuel tank neck, or by the tether.
Correction:
Upon inspection, fuel cap tethers will be replaced or diesel fuel information rings will be removed.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with midship fuel tank, tethered fuelfiller pipe caps or diesel engines.system: fuel; fuel caps (locking and non-locking).consequences of defect: leaking fuel could cause a fire in the presence of anignition source and could result in personal injury to vehicle occupants orbystanders.
Campaign:
84V111000 on 10/02/1984
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured:
12/31/1981 - 06/30/1984
Affected:
460,918
Defect:
Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. if the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.
Correction:
The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; hood assembly latch systems.consequences of defect: the driver"s view will be obstructed and an accidentmay result.note: make certain the primary hood latch is engaged properly before driving.
Campaign:
84V112000 on 10/02/1984
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/1981 - 07/31/1983
Affected:
192,742
Defect:
The flexible hose connecting the fuel pump to the carburetor fuel line may separate from the fuel pump.
Correction:
The existing fuel hose will be replaced and two new hose clamps will be installed.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 2.0 and 2.3 liter engines.system: fuel; flexible hose.consequences of defect: in the event of a separation, fuel leakage may occur,possibly causing an underhood fire and injury to vehicle occupants.note: vehicles leaking fuel should not be driven.
Campaign:
98E010000 on 04/08/1998
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Affected:
23,500
Defect:
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence:
Loss of braking can result.
Correction:
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1983 FORD RANGER TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
95212
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
9747
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
985A13
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
Bulletin:
985A36
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
98246
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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