FORD RANGER 2019: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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
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.
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
