2000 Ford Excursion, Ford Taurus and others recall: switch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 12, 2001. It covers about 74,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74,000
- reported
- Mar 12, 2001
- owners notified
- Apr 9, 2001
- related complaints
- 162
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
- Risk
- This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V075000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Excursion 2000 2000
- Ford Taurus 2000 2000
- Mercury Sable 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 162 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 01V075000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford Excursion, Ford Taurus and others switch?
Yes. Recall 01V075000, reported on March 12, 2001, covers about 74,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V075000?
Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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.
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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