Ford/parking brake pawl
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Safety Consequence
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Parking Brake.
FAQ: Recall 00V349000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V349000?
NHTSA recall 00V349000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 30, 2000. It addresses: Ford/parking brake pawl. The recall affects approximately 434,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V349000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S37. 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.