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Ford Ranger Recall 19V726: Blower Motor Can Short Out and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 19V726, reported October 10, 2019, 17,965 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The heating and ventilation blower motor in some 2019 Ford Ranger trucks can develop an electrical short. This can increase the risk of a fire.

Ford will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the blower motor's production date and replace the motor if needed, at no cost to you. Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA or Ford's website, and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you have questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V726Ford Motor Company
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger2019