Vehicle recall 82V045000 · May 11, 1982
Ford Escort, Ford EXP and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passengers vehicles equipped with optional airconditioning.system: air conditioner; motor, fan.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control, accident, and passenger injury.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the blower should be operated only in thehigh or low speeds. The a/c mode lever should be turned to the "off" positionif the blower becomes noisy or if a burning odor or smoke is noticed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 113,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escort (1982): 1982
- Ford EXP (1982): 1982
- Mercury LN7 (1982): 1982
- Mercury Lynx (1982): 1982
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