NHTSA Recall 00V094000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V094000; Date: Mar. 28, 2000
As a result of no heat in the heater circuit, defrost performance is compromised.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Ranger
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 49
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the plugged heater water return tubes.
Recall Notes:
All vehicles are at transportation yards or dealerships. No vehicles have been delivered to customers. No owner notification will be required.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2000
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