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NHTSA Recall #00V313000 — FORD Explorer EQUIPMENT

Low Priority NHTSA Official Language
ID: #00V313000 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Risk if Unfixed
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
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What happened

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Risk if unfixed

INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Original NHTSA model designations: FORD Explorer

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V313000. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2001 FORD Explorer safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall for the 2001 FORD Explorer? (Campaign #00V313000)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS. INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.