2000 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #01V262000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : APPLIANCE : AIR CONDITIONER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD WINDSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/16/1998 - 12/17/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
413,245 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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