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NHTSA 00V223001📅 Aug 14, 2000

2001 Ford Escape recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. In addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.

💥 The risk

Either of these conditions CAN lead to the steering wheel becoming loose or separating from the steering column, resulting in loss of steering control.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V223001
Manufacturer recall #
00S19
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,393
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 6, 2000
Built
Apr 17, 2000 – Jul 26, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began september 6, 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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V223001 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V223001?

2001 Ford Escape. 1,393 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.