2002 Ford Ranger powertrain & transmission recall

Yes, 1: 02V035 – On some manual transmission trucks equipped with the FX4 package, the rear axle differential case could fracture under a high torque event…

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)