FORD WINDSTAR 1999: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V262000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | WINDSTAR | 1999 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2001-08-27 | 2001-08-15 | 2001-08-27 |
Production Dates: 1998-04-16 - 2000-12-17
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01S26
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 413245
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.
THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.