00V395000: Reprogram The Powertrain Control Module (00V395000)

00V395000: REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 1999 Ford Explorer; 2000 Ford Explorer

Campaign No: 00V395000

Mfg. Campaign No: 00S46

Number of Affected Vehicles: 100500

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1998 JUN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1999 NOV

Sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration.

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owner notification is expected to begin during December 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).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.