Recall 00V-072
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-072
- Reported
- March 7, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 208,903 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.
The risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 15, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1999 to 2000
- Mercury Mountaineer 1999 to 2000