2000 Ford Ranger Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES
NHTSA campaign 00V094000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Mar 28, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
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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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V094000 (manufacturer number 00S07). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.