CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Ford Ranger trucks were previously repaired under an earlier recall, and the replacement heating and air conditioning blower motor installed in them may have too little clearance between an electrical terminal and the metal base plate. This can cause a resistive electrical short.
A resistive electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of an electrical problem with the climate control fan and contact an authorized Ford dealer if they have concerns.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA or Ford website, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 20S12).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 2019 |
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