Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V094000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-03-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V094000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
49
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-28
Owners notified
2000-03-23

Defect 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."

Safety risk

AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Ranger2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.