Ford Bronco II, Ranger: Not Entered

Affects Ford Bronco II, Ranger · 1985 — about 185 vehicles.

The hazard

ON VEHICLES WITH FRONT-DRIVE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS THE CAM IN THE FRONT HUB LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED. THE CAM COULD FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. IF A PIECE OF THE CAM BECAME EMBEDDED IN THE WHEEL HUB NUT IT COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational