Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E013000 Reported March 7, 2000

Ford/aftermarket trailer hitch bolts

Q: What is recall 00E013000?

NHTSA recall 00E013000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 7, 2000. It addresses: Ford/aftermarket trailer hitch bolts. The recall affects approximately 6,750 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 6,750 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00E013000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,750

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 7, 2000

Defect Summary

Aftermarket trailer hitch assemblies. the mounting bolts and nut plates may become loose and lose clamp load, resulting in a disengagement of the attaching bolts from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the operator does not notice the condition due to rattle or other looseness of the trailer hitch assembly, there is a potential for the trailer hitch to separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners of the trailer hitch assemblies to return their hitches to the dealers to replace the mounting bolts and nut plates with a higher strength mounting bolts and nut plates installed at a higher torque and including an adhesive patch.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00E013000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00E013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E013000?

NHTSA recall 00E013000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 7, 2000. It addresses: Ford/aftermarket trailer hitch bolts. The recall affects approximately 6,750 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E013000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.