2004 FORD RANGER Recalls (9)

Campaign:
04V331000 on 07/14/2004
Component:
Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Manufactured:
06/01/2004 - 06/24/2004
Affected:
1,395
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.
Consequence:
In the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. if there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. the recall began on july 19, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s19.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E065000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
3,593
Defect:
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aj motorsport 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.
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V352000 on 07/12/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Affected:
26,715
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence:
Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V352000 on 07/12/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Affected:
26,715
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence:
Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V322000 on 05/27/2015
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 05/03/2006
Affected:
362,327
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 ranger trucks manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s22. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 14v-787.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V036000 on 01/24/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 05/03/2006
Affected:
361,692
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 ranger vehicles manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006. upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began february 26, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s03. note: this recall supersedes 14v-343 and only applies to rangers manufactured in north america.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V787000 on 12/10/2017
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 05/03/2006
Affected:
328,213
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 ford ranger trucks to implement a final repair. upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall began january 16, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s42. note: this recall supersedes recall 16v-036 which was an interim repair. vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V788000 on 12/10/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 05/03/2006
Affected:
328,213
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 ford ranger trucks to implement a final repair. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall began january 16, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s42. note: this recall supersedes recall 15v322 which was an interim repair. vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s42.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 FORD RANGER TSBs (53)

Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17132
Component:
046100 service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Anti-lock braking system (abs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module. *tt
Bulletin:
17227
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Accessory drive belt noise on 3.0l vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003. *tt
Bulletin:
17234
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt
Bulletin:
17235
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Stall or rough idle condition on 4.0l sohc built before 9/22/2003. *tt
Bulletin:
03L14
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Special field action 03l14 for certain vehicles equipped with 2.3l engines - vehicle emissions control information (veci) label replacement. veci labels include an incorrect vacuum schematic. *tt
Bulletin:
17254
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt
Bulletin:
17265
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various powertrain control module (pcm) and/or instrument cluster electrical concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
0311
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Recommended 12v switched accessory sources. this is a fisher service bulletin. *mr
Bulletin:
17484
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Higher than expected idle on cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
17490
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage. on goodyear p245/75r16 tires. *tt
Bulletin:
0415
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
03235
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
03048
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft. *tt
Bulletin:
03L17
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Demonstration/delivery hold - special field action 03l17. revised smog emissions information. *tt
Bulletin:
17429
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Uneven tire wear on 4x4s equipped with goodyear p245/75r15 tires. *tt
Bulletin:
0486
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 rpm, rough idle. *tt
Bulletin:
17771
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine surge at a steady throttle during the first 5 minutes after a cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
17777
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Rear leaf spring noise. *tt
Bulletin:
17779
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Starter noise. *tt
Bulletin:
041910
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004. *tt
Bulletin:
041610
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes. *ar *tt
Bulletin:
0533
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Hard start or flooding during cold start on 2.3l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
05310
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Bulletin:
04174
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
Bulletin:
04B22
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2. *tt supp
Bulletin:
18364
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Hard start or flooding when engine is cold. *tt
Bulletin:
18375
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
High idle at cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
04217
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
04218
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Back glass push out. *tt
Bulletin:
042122
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wipers do no park when switched off - vehicles built prior to 3/31/2004. *tt
Bulletin:
04237
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:
04251
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
18346
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Hard start or flooding when engine is cold. *eh
Bulletin:
18347
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Abs dtc c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module. *eh
Bulletin:
0558
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Surging sensation during cruise at steady speeds of 35-50 mph (56-80 km/h) - 4.0l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
0559
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Spark knock during acceleration - 4.0l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
05510
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
High idle between shifts or in neutral - 4.0l engine with manual transmission. *tt
Bulletin:
05619
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Brake lamp concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
030508
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
Bulletin:
05616
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Squeak or rattle from the passenger air bag. *tt
Bulletin:
05611
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
No 3rd gear, dtc p0733 (3rd gear incorrect ratio) and flashing tcil - vehicles built prior to 9/23/2004. *tt
Bulletin:
05101
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers - vehicles built before 4/1/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
05252
Component:
210000 trailer hitches
Summary:
Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
052624
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt
Bulletin:
05263
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mil on with various misfire related dtc's p0300-p0306 and p0316 - 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. *tt
Bulletin:
0645
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
06116
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
06166
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb
Bulletin:
14B04
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator replacement. 06/11/15 *ta.
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate

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