- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 00V168000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
-
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2000. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
Other Recalls For The 1998 Ford Explorer
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 00T005000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 00V422000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 01X001000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 03V281000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 06E026000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 06V286000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09E012000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09E025000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09V399000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 97V215000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 98V060000
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 99V062001
- 1998 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 99V164000
