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Recall 00V-396

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 to 2001 Ford Expedition and 4 other models: Equipment (other, owners/service/other manual).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-396
Reported
November 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
495,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

The fix

Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began march 6, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions 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