Recall
Ford Ranger — 00V094000
NHTSA ID
00V094000
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-03-28
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Units Affected
49
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00S07
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES. ENGINE COOLANT CIRCULATION THROUGH THE HEATER CIRCUIT IS PREVENTED BECAUSE OF A PLUGGED HEATER RETURN TUBE (WATER PUMP INLET TUBE) AT THE WATER PUMP. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
Consequence
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.