Auto Parts Search
2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR TRAILER HITCHES (Change Vehicle)
The following TRAILER HITCHES recall/defect on 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2002-03-11. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.
Build Years/Makes/Models: | 2000 - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR |
UNits affected: | 417037 |
Recall Number: | 02V072000 |
Summary: | IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER. |
Consequence: | 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. |
Remedy: | 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. |
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). |
CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR TRAILER HITCHES. | |
LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES | |
NEED TO FIX YOUR 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR REPAIR GUIDE | |
CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY. | |
GOT 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE! | |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 2000-2001 FORD WINDSTAR vehicle. |
Access the Complete guide! |