Recall 98V021000: 1998 Ford Ranger

Report received

Feb 2, 1998

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

11,500vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: light duty four-wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with off-road option. The tire and rim identification information is incorrect on these vehicles. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Possible consequence

The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15x7.0j rim.

Remedy

Owners will be sent a safety certificaiton label partial overlay which will contain the correct rim size, and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle. If an owner so desires, their ford dealer can install the label for them.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Ford Ranger576 complaints