FORD RANGER 2019: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V137000

Make Model Year
FORD RANGER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-10

Production Dates: 2019-08-01 - 2019-09-27

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S12

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5384

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning "HVAC" blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.

Consequence

A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.