Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine cooling system has a blockage that prevents the heater from working properly, which could affect the windshield defroster.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, you may not be able to defrost your windshield properly, which could reduce visibility and make it harder to drive safely.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the blocked heater water return tubes at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
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