2000 Ford ESCORT Recalls
Learn What to Do if Your ESCORT Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2000 ESCORT take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page
Recent 2000 ESCORT Recalls
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT Recall for 2000 FORD ESCORT
Summary: Certain TRW driver's side seat belts manufactured on December 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 Ford Escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, Ford's P/N F7cz54611B09aac. The seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: TRW will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2004.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04E048000 »
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SEAT BELTS Recall for 2000 FORD ESCORT
Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26, 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.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V228001 »