Is the 2000 FORD Crown Victoria safe to drive?

The 2000 FORD Crown Victoria has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE recall for the 2000 FORD Crown Victoria? (Campaign #00V157002)

Your vehicle may have a faulty front passenger seat belt assembly that was installed from January 1 through June 13, 2000. This assembly was sold by Ford parts departments during this time. If you're in a collision, this seat belt may not restrain you properly, increasing the risk of injury. The dealership will inspect your vehicle and replace the faulty seat belt assembly for free.

Campaign 00V157002

High Priority Plain English 2000-06-12

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a faulty front passenger seat belt assembly that was installed from January 1 through June 13, 2000. This assembly was sold by Ford parts departments during this time.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a collision, this seat belt may not restrain you properly, increasing the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will inspect your vehicle and replace the faulty seat belt assembly for free.

Affected Vehicles

2000 FORD Crown Victoria

2000 LINCOLN Town Car

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V157002. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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