2002 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recall: sidewall

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 24, 2001. It covers about 52,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 52,000
reported: May 24, 2001
owners notified: Jun 7, 2001
related complaints: 46

Tires: sidewall

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle assembly.
Risk: Over time, the tire could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and, if any slices are found, the cut tires will be replaced. Owner notification began june 7, 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 01V171000

Affected vehicles

Ford Explorer 2002 2002
Mercury Mountaineer 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about tires problems.

2002 Ford Explorer 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

Questions about recall 01V171000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer sidewall?

Yes. Recall 01V171000, reported on May 24, 2001, covers about 52,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V171000?

Dealers will inspect the tires and, if any slices are found, the cut tires will be replaced. Owner notification began june 7, 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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