2000 FORD RANGER RECALL - #00V094000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD RANGER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/7/2000 - 3/10/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/23/2000 |
| # Affected |
49 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES. |
| Notes |
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS.NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED. |
| See also |
2000 FORD RANGER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
2000 FORD RANGER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 FORD RANGER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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