NHTSA recall 00V200000
Equipment · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
Why it matters: If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
The fix: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1998 Lincoln Town Car
- 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
- 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car
- 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
- 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
- 2000 Lincoln Town Car
- 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V200000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.