Defect Description For Recall
On The Involved Vehicles, A Thermal Limiter In The Blower Motor Resistor Circuit Of The Air Conditioner/Heater Assembly May Not FunCTIon As Intended. If The Blower Motor Becomes Jammed When The System Is Operating In The Medium-Low Blower Speed, The Resistor Coils Can Overheat Causing Melting And Possible Ignition.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ESCORT
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
82V045000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Resistor Assembly With An Improved Version Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19810801
End Of Manufacture
19820301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
113000
Date Owners Notified
19820526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19820511