Recent 1983 RANGER Recalls

• Recall #07E064000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
• Recall #98E010000 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
• Recall #84V111000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
• Recall #84V112000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
• Recall #84V082000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
• Recall #83V032000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
• Recall #82V033000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 27 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E064000
  • Number Affected 34,000

  Summary: Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, Napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

  Consequence: A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

  Fix: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E064000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced APRIL 08 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98E010000
  • Number Affected 23,500

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98E010000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 25 1984
  • NHTSA Reference #84V111000
  • Number Affected 460,918

  Summary: Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V111000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 25 1984
  • NHTSA Reference #84V112000
  • Number Affected 192,742

  Summary: The flexible hose connecting the fuel pump to the carburetor fuel line may separate from the fuel pump.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The existing fuel hose will be replaced and two new hose clamps will be installed.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V112000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced JULY 09 1984
  • NHTSA Reference #84V082000
  • Number Affected 302,500

  Summary: If truck is struck from the side, the cap on the fuel tank could become unsealed, allowing unsafe leakage of fuel. This is a failure to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301, "Fuel System Integrity". leakage can be caused by an orange-colored plastic diesel fuel information ring which is found around the fuel tank neck, or by the tether.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Upon inspection, fuel cap tethers will be replaced or diesel fuel information rings will be removed.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V082000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced MARCH 22 1983
  • NHTSA Reference #83V032000
  • Number Affected 1,102

  Summary: Some of the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly heat treated front suspension lower spring seat attaching studs. These studs could fracture during vehicle operation, allowing the lower spring seat to move and possibly slide off the axle.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will replace the lower spring seat studs on both the left and right sides of the vehicle at no charge to owners.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #83V032000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Recall for 1983 FORD RANGER

  • Recall Announced APRIL 12 1982
  • NHTSA Reference #82V033000
  • Number Affected 24

  Summary: On the involved vehicles, the muffler grass shields were inadvertently omitted during manufacture. Without the grass shield, and during certain operating conditions, the muffler surface temperatures could become hot enough to exceed specified standards and create the potential for igniting tall grasses if they were present beneath a standing vehicle.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will install grass shields on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #82V033000 »