2000 Ford Ranger

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28).  This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.  Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.

On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the bolts that attach the transaxle to the vehicle may loosen and the driver may notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound.  If the vehicle is not serviced promptly. all nine bolts may ultimately fall out or fracture. If this occurs, the transaxle may fall down from its intended location and cause the transaxle to be in a different gear than indicated.  If the shifter is in park, the vehicle may still be free to roll as if in neutral.  Correction:  Transaxle bolts will be replaced with longer bolts equipped with a thread lock material. New bolts will also have a higher installation torque.

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies.  The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.  In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices.  A design change removal of a fog lamp circuit relay allows the fog lamps to be activated with the headlamp switch in the OFF position and the tail lamps, side marker lamps, parking lamps and licence plate lamps not illuminated. Correction:  Dealers will install a relay and wring overlay on affected vehicles.