2001 Ford Windstar Cargo Van

Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V270

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V227001

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V412

Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,500

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,400,000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,000

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles and minivans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (RCM). In some cases, the RCM does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up. This condition could result in personal injury.

Summary: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW, it is possible that the driver's and/or outboard front passenger's seat belt buckle may not fully latch In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. The vehicles equipped with these belts include Ford Crown Victorias built at St. Thomas Assembly Plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01; Mercury Grand Marquis built at St. Thomas Assembly Plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01; Lincoln Town Cars built at Wixom Assembly Plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01; Lincoln Navigators built at Michigan Truck Plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01; Ford Windstars built at Oakville Assembly Plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01; Ford Rangers built at Twin Cities Plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01 and also at the Edison Plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01; Ford F-150 trucks built at the Norfolk Plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00, at the Onta...

Summary: On certain minivans and passenger vehicles, a restraint control module (RCM) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restraint could be affected, providing less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the RCM in these vehicles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 2, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles. If a buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on July 25, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the RCM and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Dec. 18, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: March - September 2000

Dates of Manufacture: August - September 2000

Dates of Manufacture: April 2000 - June 2001

Models Involved: Windstar, Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis

Models Involved: Windstar, Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis

Models Involved: Crown Victoria, Excursion, Expedition, F150, F250, F350, F450, F550, Windstar, Ranger, Grand Marquis, Town Car, Navigator,

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S26

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S52/00S53/00S54

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01S21

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