1990 FORD RANGER Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 89V234000 on 01/03/1990
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 10/31/1989
- Affected:
- 4,000
- Defect:
- Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with the potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal from the full-throttle postion in trucks with 4.0 l engines.
- Consequence:
- Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
- Correction:
- Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.
- Notes:
- System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle category: light truck.
- Campaign:
- 90V044000 on 03/13/1990
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 10/31/1989
- Affected:
- 4,000
- Defect:
- Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal.
- Consequence:
- Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
- Correction:
- Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement.
- Notes:
- System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: light truck with 4.0 liter engine.
- Campaign:
- 91V189000 on 11/05/1991
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1989 - 07/31/1991
- Affected:
- 792,000
- Defect:
- When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
- Consequence:
- Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. this can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. all of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
- Notes:
- System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.
- 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.
1990 FORD RANGER TSBs (42)
- 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:
- 95102
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw
- 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:
- 95153
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd
- 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:
- 962417
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *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:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC2361970501
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 971110972312
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc
- 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:
- 982310
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
- 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:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *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:
- 6603
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *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:
- 6896
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13118
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *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
- Bulletin:
- 01197
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt
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