NHTSA Recall 00V395000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V395000; Date: Nov. 28, 2000
Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Explorer; 2000 Ford Explorer
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 100,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 2001
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