2000 FORD NAVIGATOR Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V396000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Manufactured:
03/29/1999 - 09/20/2000
Affected:
495,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. the f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. the taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 6, 2001. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02V239000 on 09/15/2002
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/30/1999 - 08/05/2000
Affected:
80,254
Defect:
Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
Consequence:
Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Correction:
A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. the customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 FORD NAVIGATOR TSBs (21)

Bulletin:
7865
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The vehicle may exhibit a door ajar warning lamp on. this may be caused by the liftgate glass switch.
Bulletin:
7896
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Servicing trailer hitch.
Bulletin:
7913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Auto lock feature activation.
Bulletin:
7916
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Navigation system owner's guide supplemts which have covers that are upside down. if you would like to receive a corrected naviation system owner's guide supplement, call michigan truck plant at (734)461-0691.
Bulletin:
7970
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Radios may display no dj - no disc or cd will not eject. this indicates a disc within the magazine is not recognized.
Bulletin:
8019
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Expeditions and navigators built after 8/16/99 and ordered with a compact disc playres will be equipped with a redesigned compact disc playres.
Bulletin:
8021
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99. *mjs
Bulletin:
13711
Component:
210000 trailer hitches
Summary:
Subject regarding the servicing of trailer hitches on vehicles. *mjs
Bulletin:
13712
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs
Bulletin:
13737
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
All vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 light inoperative and/or dtc p1635 after a pcm has been replaced. *mjs
Bulletin:
13745
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
Bulletin:
13747
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Information on all vehicles shipped with the auto lock feature activated, instruction on how to disable or enable this feature. *mjs
Bulletin:
13750
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Vehicles may have navigation system owner's guide supplements which have covers that are upside down. *mjs
Bulletin:
13744
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a body boom while driving highway speeds. *mjs
Bulletin:
13784
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles radios may display no dj- no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs
Bulletin:
13805
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information on the new cd magazine that will not interchange with prior models, vehicles built after 8/16/99. *mjs
Bulletin:
13806
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99 may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust. *mjs
Bulletin:
13825
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command. *mjs
Bulletin:
15122
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop. *slc
Bulletin:
15123
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc
Bulletin:
16403
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj

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