Recall 00V-168
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 to 1998 Ford Expedition and 4 other models: Exterior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-168
- Reported
- June 19, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 20,637 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
The fix
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 1997 to 1998
- Ford Explorer 1997 to 1998
- Ford F-150 1997 to 1998
- Ford Navigator 1998
- Ford Windstar 1996 to 1998