Ford/jacking instructions
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. if the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
Safety Consequence
If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 00V200000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V200000?
NHTSA recall 00V200000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 18, 2000. It addresses: Ford/jacking instructions. The recall affects approximately 875,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S13. 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.