1984 FORD RANGER Recalls (8)

Campaign:
83V115000 on 12/06/1983
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Manufactured:
08/31/1983 - 09/30/1983
Affected:
1,548
Defect:
Vehicles may have fuel or vapor line damage caused when an incorrect procedure was used in tightening bolts on adjacent components during assembly. the fuel tank may become damaged due to a loose cross member that supports it.
Correction:
Vehicles will be inspected and, when necessary, fuel and vapor lines will be replaced and the cross member will be tightened.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with auxilliary fuel tanks.system: fuel system; fuel and vapor lines.consequences of defect: fuel line or fuel tank damage increases the risk ofspillage and fire, particularly in the event of an accident.
Campaign:
83V134000 on 01/10/1984
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 11/30/1983
Affected:
530,000
Defect:
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Correction:
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained.
Campaign:
84V023000 on 04/03/1984
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
12/31/1983 - 01/31/1984
Affected:
3,320
Defect:
Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. the broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut.
Correction:
Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.
Notes:
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with front automatic locking hubs.system: power train; axle hubs, locking.consequences of defect: this could cause the nut to come off and result in lossof the left front wheel, causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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:
84V104000 on 10/08/1984
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 05/31/1984
Affected:
19
Defect:
Weight rating information is incorrect on vehicle manual labels and rating decals.
Correction:
Dealers will be provided with the revised vehicle information. if vehicle weight is found to be greater than that specified on weight rating, the affected vehicle"s rear axle may be repurchased from ford. a price adjustment will also be made if appropriate.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks; chassis cabs.system: labels, consumer information; vehicle rating decals and vehicle manuallabels.consequences of defect: if present weight label is relied upon, too heavy aload may be placed upon suspension, causing it to collapse. loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result.
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.

1984 FORD RANGER TSBs (11)

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:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *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:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *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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