Defroster/defogger/hvac System Air Handler/chamber, Ducts, And Valves problems of the 2019 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal cracking sound, and then the heating system became inoperable. The contact stated that he was freezing while driving in 20-degree weather. The contact was concerned that if he became stranded in traffic during a snowstorm, he would freeze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the heating duct was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and agreed to cover a portion of cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 40 mph with the heater on. The contact checked the heater to the vehicle to the air condition and the contact heard a noise coming from the vent and then both heat and cool air was coming from the vent. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated there was nothing they could do because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 39,081.