NHTSA recall 00V-094 (00V094000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported March 28, 2000 - about 49 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V094000
Also written as: 00V-094
Manufacturer number: 00S07
Reported: March 28, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~49
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-094 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 2000

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