Transport CanadaCritical
2002 FORD RANGERTransport Canada Recall #2002017
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the rear differential assembly.
78 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02S32Updated June 10, 2026