Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
- Component
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 17,965
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-10-10
- Owners notified
- 2019-12-04
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
Safety risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.