Recall 00V-395
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Ford Explorer: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-395
- Reported
- November 28, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 100,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
The risk
Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 23, 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-[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