Transport CanadaCritical
1998 FORD RANGERTransport Canada Recall #2001045
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Transaxle bolts will be replaced with longer bolts equipped with a thread lock material. New bolts will also have a higher installation torque.
19 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01S07Updated June 10, 2026