Vehicle recall 84V023000 · March 6, 1984
Ford Bronco II and Ranger
Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. The broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut.
- Remedy
- Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with front automatic locking hubs.system: power train; axle hubs, locking.consequences of defect: this could cause the nut to come off and result in lossof the left front wheel, causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 22, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,320
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco II (1984): 1984
- Ford Ranger (1984): 1984
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