Recalls for RANGER EV FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES, Apr 21, 1998

A recall was issued on Apr 21, 1998 for RANGER EV FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES problems. 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 LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO ARE NOT CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY FORD WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).