Vehicle recall 99V046000 · March 15, 1999

Ford E-150, E-250 and 2 more models

Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door striker.
Notes: Owner notification began April 7, 1999.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: 99V046000
Reported to NHTSA: March 15, 1999
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 99S04
Owner notification: April 7, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,893
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 99V046000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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