1989 FORD RANGER Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 89V109000 on 07/22/1989
Component:: Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:: 09/30/1988 - 03/31/1989
Affected:: 25,000
Defect:: Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.
Consequence:: This could result in detachment of the wheel and hubassembly from the axle, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Correction:: Install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing.
Notes:: System:front wheel bearing.vehicle description:4x4 multipurpose vehicles trucks equipped with front axleautomatic locking hubs.
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:: 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 61,944
Defect:: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

1989 FORD RANGER TSBs (30)

Bulletin:: SFA/94L04
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: special field action - 94l04 - rangers equipped with 2.3l dual spark plug engines, may not have had the spark plugs changed at the proper interval. to assure that all 8 spark plugs are replaced at the appropriate interval, a service remin
Bulletin:: SFA/94L04
Component:: 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: BC1350950906
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: high altitude transmission available. *tw
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:: 96221
Component:: 131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:: 962612
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - 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:: 985A22
Component:: 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:: A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *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:: 9848
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:: 9852
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:: 9864
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
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:: 98112
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt
Bulletin:: 98116
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *tt
Bulletin:: 99816
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
Bulletin:: 99222
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:: 99183
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:: 99196
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Bulletin:: 0015
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:: 985A12
Component:: 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 99152
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:: 002310
Component:: 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:: Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:: 01156
Component:: 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:: 01157
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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