Is the 2000 LINCOLN Town Car safe to drive?

The 2000 LINCOLN Town Car 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 recall for the 2000 LINCOLN Town Car? (Campaign #00V228001)

Your vehicle's seat belt buckle may not be strong enough due to a manufacturing issue, which could cause it to break in a crash. If your vehicle is in a crash, you may not be properly restrained, which could lead to injury or worse. You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealer, who will inspect your seat belt buckle and replace it for free if it's within a certain date range, and you should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 if you don't receive the repair within a reasonable time.

NHTSA Campaign 00V228001 Recall Details

Component

SEAT BELTS

What Happened

Your vehicle's seat belt buckle may not be strong enough due to a manufacturing issue, which could cause it to break in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle is in a crash, you may not be properly restrained, which could lead to injury or worse.

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealer, who will inspect your seat belt buckle and replace it for free if it's within a certain date range, and you should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 if you don't receive the repair within a reasonable time.

Campaign 00V228001

SEAT BELTS

Affected Vehicles