2002 Ford Ranger recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Ranger. Between them they involve speed control and power train. The most recent was received on October 13, 2009.

October 13, 2009Speed control

Speed control deactivation switch/overheats

NHTSA campaign 09V-399 · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

The defect: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

The risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

The remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
August 3, 2007Speed control

Speed control deactivation switch

NHTSA campaign 07V-336 · 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

The defect: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

The risk: This could result in an underhood fire.

The remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
February 4, 2002Power train

Ford/rear axle differential case

NHTSA campaign 02V-035 · 1,096 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

The defect: On some 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.

The risk: Differential fractures could potentially result in wheel lock-up.

The remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle assembly. Owner notification began march 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Ranger built in 2002. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2002 Ford Ranger owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (09V-399, 07V-336, 02V-035).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Ford Ranger model years

Common questions

Does the 2002 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2002 Ford Ranger: 09V-399 (Speed control deactivation switch/overheats); 07V-336 (Speed control deactivation switch); 02V-035 (Ford/rear axle differential case).

How do I know if my 2002 Ford Ranger has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Ford Ranger?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.