Large Recall NHTSA · 01V262000 Reported August 15, 2001

Ford/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring

Ford Motor Company · Equipment · 413,245 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V262000
Manufacturer Campaign
01S26
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
413,245
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2001

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 01V262000 or campaign 01S26.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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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.