SuspensionRecall 00V-402 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 00V-402 covers 810,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V402000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
The risk
VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2000. 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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 11, 1994 to October 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINKNHTSA