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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 02V072📅 Mar 25, 2002

2000–2001 Ford Windstar recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

In some minivans, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc.) CAN enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer.

💥 The risk

This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. A short circuit CAN lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system. A sustained short circuit CAN result in melted connectors and potentially lead to a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. If corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded connectors, and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. If corrosion is not present but the body sealer is missing, dealers will service the body gaps and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

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
02V072000
Manufacturer recall #
02S33
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
417,037
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 5, 2002
Built
Mar 23, 2000 – Sep 28, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN 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 02V072 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 02V072?

2000–2001 Ford Windstar. 417,037 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 1-866-436-7332.