Ford Ranger: Fan/motor

Date

Oct. 10, 2019

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Ranger (2019)

Component

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

Potentially affected

17965

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 4, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

19S34

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V726000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Ranger: Fan/motor (March 9, 2020)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.