- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 00V094000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary
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."
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
Notes
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
