Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / RANGER 2000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: MAR 28, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V094000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49
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.
Notes:
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
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