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Campaign 02V035000

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ID: #02V035000 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

What Happened
Your rear axle differential case might break if you hit the gas hard when stopped or if a spinning tire suddenly grips the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the differential breaks, it could cause your wheels to lock up, which could lead to a loss of control while driving.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Ford will replace the entire rear axle assembly for free. You should contact a dealership to schedule service and get your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

2002 FORD Ranger

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V035000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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