Recall 98V-079
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 Ford Ranger EV: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-079
- Reported
- April 21, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 26 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
The risk
The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.
The fix
Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during april 1998.owners who are not contacted directly by ford within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger EV 1998