Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 20V-137 · 2019 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 20V-137 covers 5,384 2019 Ford Ranger for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26 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.