Recalls for RANGER FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, Mar 28, 2000

A recall was issued on Mar 28, 2000 for RANGER FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM problems. 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."AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS.NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.