NHTSA recall 20V137000
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
Ford Ranger
Reported Mar 9, 20205,384 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 20S12Built Aug 1, 2019 – Sep 27, 2019
The defect
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 risk
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.