FORD EXPLORER 1997: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V402000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-15 | 2000-11-28 | 2000-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1994-08-11 - 1996-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S47
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 810000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 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'.
