Recalls for EXPEDITION FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TRAILER HITCHES, Mar 07, 2000
A recall was issued on Mar 07, 2000 for EXPEDITION FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to TRAILER HITCHES problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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).