NHTSA Recall 20V137000: Fan/motor (visibility)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,384 vehicles. It affects 2019 Ford Ranger.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V137000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20S12 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR |
| Report received | March 9, 2020 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
Safety risk
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V137000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2019 |
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.