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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / EXPEDITION     1997-2000
     LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR     1997-2000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 02, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V073000 NHTSA Action Number: PE99060
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 565800
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence:
 THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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