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Recall 20V-137

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2019 Ford Ranger: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-137
Reported
March 9, 2020
Vehicles affected
5,384 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles