Large Recall NHTSA · 94V018000 Reported January 2, 1994

Structure:bumper assembly

Ford Motor Company · Structure · 370,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
370,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 2, 1994

Defect Summary

The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.

Safety Consequence

If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result.

Corrective Action

Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

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 94V018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V018000

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

What is recall 94V018000?

NHTSA recall 94V018000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on January 2, 1994. It addresses: Structure:bumper assembly. The recall affects approximately 370,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94V018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.