NHTSA Recall 01V262000: Air conditioner (equipment)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 413,245 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Ford Windstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V262000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S26 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | August 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the medium-low blower speed setting, there is the potential that the resistor may become hot and smoke.
Safety risk
The motor could potentially catch on fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a jumper wire that will ensure that the medium-low blower speed setting is protected by the thermal limiter. Owner notification began augsut 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V262000
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.