Vehicle recall 00V395000 · November 28, 2000

1999-2000 Ford Explorer

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
Consequence: Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Notes: Owner notification began January 23, 2001.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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V395000
Reported to NHTSA: November 28, 2000
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 00S46
Owner notification: January 23, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 100,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

Recall 00V395000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Explorer (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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