FORD RANGER 2000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-23 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2000-03-07 - 2000-03-10
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S07
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES. ENGINE COOLANT CIRCULATION THROUGH THE HEATER CIRCUIT IS PREVENTED BECAUSE OF A PLUGGED HEATER RETURN TUBE "WATER PUMP INLET TUBE" AT THE WATER PUMP. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS.NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
