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1999-2000 Ford Explorer recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 28, 2000. It covers about 100,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
100,500
reported
Nov 28, 2000
owners notified
Jan 23, 2001
related complaints
248

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
Risk
Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

Recall number 00V395000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 248 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 00V395000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Ford Explorer control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 00V395000, reported on November 28, 2000, covers about 100,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V395000?

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

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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