MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1998: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V200000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-03 | 2000-07-18 | 2000-07-20 |
Production Dates: 1997-06-18 - 2000-06-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S13
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 875000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL "WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED", THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY.
IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABEL 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'.
