Ford/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
The motor could potentially catch on fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 01V262000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V262000?
NHTSA recall 01V262000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 15, 2001. It addresses: Ford/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring. The recall affects approximately 413,245 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V262000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01S26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.