Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V232000 Reported May 13, 2004

Ford/certification label

Ford Motor Company · Equipment · 28,456 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V232000
Manufacturer Campaign
04L20
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
28,456
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, "certification." for certain 2003 e250 vans built with lt225/75r16e tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on the label. in addition, the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires on certain 2002 e350 wagons and for the front tires on certain 2002 e250 vans built with these tires.

Safety Consequence

Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. if an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on july 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V232000 or campaign 04L20.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V232000

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

What is recall 04V232000?

NHTSA recall 04V232000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 13, 2004. It addresses: Ford/certification label. The recall affects approximately 28,456 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 04V232000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04L20. 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.