Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall
— Recall Campaign #20V137000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,384 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V137000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 09, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V137000 |
| Units affected: | 5,384 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.