Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V292001 Reported October 10, 2000

Ford/steering gear

Q: What is recall 00V292001?

NHTSA recall 00V292001 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 10, 2000. It addresses: Ford/steering gear. The recall affects approximately 67,200 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering 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 · Steering · 67,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V292001

Manufacturer Campaign

00S33

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

67,200

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 10, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. one or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.

Safety Consequence

There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. all bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. owner notification began november 28, 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.

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 00V292001 or campaign 00S33.
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 00V292001

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

What is recall 00V292001?

NHTSA recall 00V292001 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 10, 2000. It addresses: Ford/steering gear. The recall affects approximately 67,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V292001 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S33. 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.