Ford 1998 Electrical System recall
Recalled April 21, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V079000 · Ford
Hazard
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Units
26 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Product
Ford RANGER EV
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →