NHTSA Recall 00V094000: Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 28, 2000, covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 2000 Ford Ranger.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2000

owners notified (March 23)

NHTSA campaign	00V094000
Manufacturer campaign	00S07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM
Report received	March 28, 2000
Owner notification	March 23, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 00V094000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Ranger	2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.