Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 19V-726 · 2019 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 19V-726 covers 17,965 2019 Ford Ranger for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V726000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 29 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2019 to September 27, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.