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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:28 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 01V262000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / WINDSTAR     1999-2001 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 10, 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V262000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Potential Number of Units Affected: 413245 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE. Consequence: THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.