NHTSA Recall #98E010000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

APRIL 08
1998

23,500 Rangers recalled

1986 FORD RANGER -- 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.

Loss of braking can result.

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 »

NHTSA Recall #88V145000 SEATS

SEPTEMBER 02
1988

90,000 Rangers recalled

1986 FORD RANGER -- Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.

This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.

Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V145000 »

NHTSA Recall #87V139000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 04
1987

3,600,000 Rangers recalled

1986 FORD RANGER -- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »

NHTSA Recall #85V130000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

OCTOBER 18
1985

30,564 Rangers recalled

1986 FORD RANGER -- Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: Fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.

Replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V130000 »

NHTSA Recall #85V116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SEPTEMBER 24
1985

7,886 Rangers recalled

1986 FORD RANGER -- The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. Consequence of defect: Fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. This could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V116000 »