Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V087000 Reported March 10, 2003

Ford/fmvss 212/windshield mounting

Q: What is recall 03V087000?

NHTSA recall 03V087000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 10, 2003. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 212/windshield mounting. The recall affects approximately 67,894 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility 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 · Visibility · 67,894 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V087000

Manufacturer Campaign

03C03

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

67,894

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 10, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.

Safety Consequence

Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these windshields. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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/mercury 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 03V087000 or campaign 03C03.
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 03V087000

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

What is recall 03V087000?

NHTSA recall 03V087000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 10, 2003. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 212/windshield mounting. The recall affects approximately 67,894 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03C03. 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.