Ford Ranger: Powertrain

Affects Ford Ranger · 2002 — about 78 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain manual transmission trucks equipped with the FX4 package. The rear axle differential case could fracture under a high torque event such as when customers accelerate rapidly from a stop or when a spinning tire suddenly gains traction. Differential fractures could potentially result in wheel lock-up. Correction: Dealer will replace the rear differential assembly.

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