1996-1998 Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer and others recall: exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 19, 2000. It covers about 20,637 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,637
- reported
- Jun 19, 2000
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 2000
- related complaints
- 259
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
- Risk
- The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
- Remedy
- Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Recall number 00V168000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 1997-1998 19971998
- Ford Explorer 1997-1998 19971998
- Ford F-150 1997-1998 19971998
- Ford Navigator 1998 1998
- Ford Windstar 1996-1998 199619971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 259 complaints about lights problems.
1997 Ford Expedition1998 Ford Expedition1997 Ford Explorer1998 Ford Explorer1997 Ford F-1501998 Ford F-1501998 Ford Navigator1996 Ford Windstar1997 Ford Windstar1998 Ford Windstar
Questions about recall 00V168000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 00V168000, reported on June 19, 2000, covers about 20,637 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V168000?
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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