Component Description:
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number:
02142
Bulletin Date:
Jul 2002
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 635982 )
Component Description:
2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number:
01197
Bulletin Date:
Oct 2001
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 627752 )
Component Description:
3. TIRES
Bulletin Number:
01B77
Bulletin Date:
Oct 2001
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 628153 )
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 623944 )
Component Description:
5. OTHER
Bulletin Number:
01157
Bulletin Date:
Aug 2001
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 623988 )
Component Description:
6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number:
01124
Bulletin Date:
Jun 2001
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 622665 )
Component Description:
7. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Bulletin Number:
002310
Bulletin Date:
Nov 2000
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 616522 )
Component Description:
8. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
0015
Bulletin Date:
Jan 2000
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612203 )
Component Description:
9. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
7366
Bulletin Date:
Nov 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610793 )
Component Description:
10. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
13423
Bulletin Date:
Oct 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 609688 )
Summary: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6090087 )
Component Description:
14. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number:
13118
Bulletin Date:
Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 6091931 )
Component Description:
15. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number:
6896
Bulletin Date:
Aug 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608921 )
Component Description:
16. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
99152
Bulletin Date:
Jul 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 608431 )
Component Description:
17. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Bulletin Number:
6603
Bulletin Date:
Jul 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610704 )
Component Description:
18. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number:
12905
Bulletin Date:
Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606937 )
Component Description:
19. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin Number:
99129
Bulletin Date:
Jun 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606460 )
Component Description:
20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Number:
99816
Bulletin Date:
May 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606420 )
Component Description:
21. TIRES
Bulletin Number:
995157
Bulletin Date:
May 1999
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 606945 )
Component Description:
22. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number:
98246
Bulletin Date:
Dec 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 604059 )
Component Description:
23. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Bulletin Number:
982310
Bulletin Date:
Nov 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 603724 )
Component Description:
24. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
9888
Bulletin Date:
Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601238 )
Component Description:
25. TIRES
Bulletin Number:
9852
Bulletin Date:
Apr 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601290 )
Component Description:
26. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Bulletin Number:
985A13
Bulletin Date:
Mar 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601012 )
Component Description:
27. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Number:
985A22
Bulletin Date:
Mar 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601025 )
Component Description:
28. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Bulletin Number:
985A36
Bulletin Date:
Mar 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601043 )
Component Description:
29. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Bulletin Number:
9864
Bulletin Date:
Mar 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601312 )
Summary: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601269 )
Component Description:
31. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Bulletin Number:
985A12
Bulletin Date:
Mar 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 601010 )
Component Description:
32. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number:
983074
Bulletin Date:
Feb 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 607369 )
Component Description:
33. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
98112
Bulletin Date:
Jan 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 605573 )
Component Description:
34. SUSPENSION
Bulletin Number:
98116
Bulletin Date:
Jan 1998
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 605577 )
Component Description:
35. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Bulletin Number:
971110972312
Bulletin Date:
Nov 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 53668 )
Component Description:
36. OTHER
Bulletin Number:
BC2240970501
Bulletin Date:
May 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED INSTALLING ANY FORD DEALER-INSTALLED ADD-ON ACCESSORY, CONSULT THE FORD ACCESSORIES REFERENCE BOOK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52779 )
Component Description:
37. OTHER
Bulletin Number:
BC2361970501
Bulletin Date:
May 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 52810 )
Component Description:
38. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51987 )
Component Description:
40. STRUCTURE
Bulletin Number:
9747
Bulletin Date:
Feb 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51689 )
Component Description:
41. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Bulletin Number:
BC1019997230
Bulletin Date:
Jan 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51559 )
Component Description:
42. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Bulletin Number:
BC3485972301
Bulletin Date:
Jan 1997
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 51482 )
Component Description:
43. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Bulletin Number:
962612
Bulletin Date:
Dec 1996
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50997 )
Component Description:
44. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Bulletin Number:
96249
Bulletin Date:
Nov 1996
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50908 )
Component Description:
45. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Bulletin Number:
962417
Bulletin Date:
Nov 1996
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50915 )
Summary: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50905 )
Component Description:
47. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Bulletin Number:
96221
Bulletin Date:
Oct 1996
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 50940 )
Component Description:
48. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number:
BC0131960102
Bulletin Date:
Dec 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: 4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 46438 )
Component Description:
49. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Number:
95212
Bulletin Date:
Oct 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 46478 )
Component Description:
50. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number:
BC1350950906
Bulletin Date:
Sep 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 45756 )
Component Description:
51. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number:
95153
Bulletin Date:
Jul 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 45934 )
Component Description:
52. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Number:
95128
Bulletin Date:
Jun 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: COOLING SYSTEM-PULSATING COOLANT FLOW-NOISE-KNOCK/THUMP - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 45093 )
Summary: VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 42087 )
Component Description:
54. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Number:
9587
Bulletin Date:
Apr 1995
Vehicle: 1,991 Ford Ranger
Summary: A KNOCKING/THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO STEAM FORMATION IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 41028 )
Summary: SPECIAL FIELD ACTION - 94L04 - RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L DUAL SPARK PLUG ENGINES, MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AT THE PROPER INTERVAL. TO ASSURE THAT ALL 8 SPARK PLUGS ARE REPLACED AT THE APPROPRIATE INTERVAL, A SERVICE REMIN ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 39823 )