2019 Ford Ranger visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V137000Mar 9, 20205,384 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.

  Risk: A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

• Recall 19V726000Oct 10, 201917,965 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

  Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 26, 2026VAVisibility & Wipers

   Defective heat/ac blend box assembly. No heat or, more importantly, windshield defroster. Appears to be a common issue on this vehicle model.

   NHTSA complaint #11767201 · source
2. Filed Dec 11, 2025SCElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The climate control system on my 2019 Ford Ranger has a recurring failure that prevents the vehicle from properly adjusting temperature or directing air through the vents. The failure causes a constant clicking/snapping noise behind the dashboard, and the blend door does not move when the temperature is changed. This malfunction matches Ford’s published SSM 49264, which identifies a known defect in 2019–2020 Rangers built on or before 7/30/2020 and states that the entire…

   NHTSA complaint #11704505 · source
3. Filed Feb 28, 202525,152 miDEElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the temperature failed to adjust as needed. The contact stated that the damper was stuck. The heater was continuously blowing out hot air on the driver's side. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V726000 (Visibility). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11645473 · source
4. Filed Feb 26, 2024NEOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Heater box went out due to a defective heater door. This caused the front windshield to ice over and not being able to see other traffic. No warm air would come out of the vents .Heater box was replaced by the Dealer at the cost to owner.

   NHTSA complaint #11574078 · source
5. Filed Feb 14, 2024TXVisibility & Wipers

   Known issue with 2019 Ford Rangers where they've issued a safety recall on SOME, but not ALL Rangers in that year. Related to SSM [XXX]: 2019-2020 Ranger - Climate Control Temperature Will Not Adjust With Clicking/Snapping Noise From The Dash - Built On Or Before 30-Jul-2020. Related to recall 19S34. There is an online thread with over 20 pages on [XXX] [XXX] ) where numerous people have reported this issue where one side no longer has A/C. This is dangerous as A/C is…

   NHTSA complaint #11571946 · source
6. Filed Oct 31, 2023FLOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   I was driving over a bridge at 65 mph on a foggy morning a couple weeks ago and my windshield fogged over. I turned on the defroster and it only blew cold air. I could not see and I couldn't clear it. I had to slow down and find a safe spot to pull over. I had to try to wipe down the windshield and then start driving. It did it again and i had to pull over again and wipe and wait for it to clear to be able to drive. It was foggy the next morning and I had to do the same…

   NHTSA complaint #11552889 · source
7. Filed Jun 29, 202326,662 miWAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HVAC blower motor failed to blow cold or hot air as needed. The failure caused the defroster to be inoperable and failed to defrost the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the climate control housing box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there…

   NHTSA complaint #11529568 · source
8. Filed Jun 9, 202331,500 miTXVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that upon activating the air condition, the vents failed to blow cold or redirect airflow. The contact stated that due to the failure as a result, the defogger and defroster failed to operate as needed. There were warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front pre-tensioner and air intake damper position sensor. After investigating the failure, the contact related…

   NHTSA complaint #11526217 · source
9. Filed Apr 17, 2023IAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   In May of 2022 at approximatley 46,000 miles a family members 2019 Ford Ranger had the A/C unit on, but VERY hot air was blowing on drivers side. After inspection and Pin Point Test the Ford Dealership determined a manufactures Drivers Side Temp Blend Door was malfunctioning and was replaced at full charge of both parts and labor to the owner. A few days later after the manufactures malfunctioning part was replaced, the VERY same issue developed and caused a family member to…

   NHTSA complaint #11517352 · source
10. Filed Apr 17, 2023IAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    With high outside temperatures A/C unit was on, but only the heating system was working. Air Conditioning system was not functuning and heating system would not go off. With windows down, inside tempearture was over 100 degrees and passing out due to heat was happening. Ford Dealer inspected the problem and said it was a manufacture malfunction. After repairing, the same issue developed again five days later. Ford dealer said it was another malfunctioning manufacture part.

    NHTSA complaint #11517351 · source
11. Filed Apr 13, 202342,000 miNCVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, hot air was entering through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air distribution box to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V137000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11516884 · source
12. Filed Apr 6, 202329,634 miAZVisibility & Wipers

    Climate control temperature system failed and would not adjust. A clicking/snapping noise was present under the dash when attempting to control climate and defrost. Ford verified the failure of the climate control system and stated that I the original owner, [XXX], must personally pay for labor and parts to replace the climate control housing assembly to resolve the failed climate control system and achieve functional defrost. The vehicle went in for inspection at Jim Click…

    NHTSA complaint #11515754 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology