Recall 00V-200: 1998–2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998–2000 Lincoln Town Car and 1 more
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 18, 2000, covering about 875,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (Wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
The risk
If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Notes
Owner notification began august 3, 2000.owners who do not receive the free instructions and label 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 details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V200000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-200?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (Wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
How is recall 00V-200 fixed?
Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.