NHTSA Recall 00V072000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 208,903 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V072000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S04 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | March 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.
Safety risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.
Notes
Owner notification began april 15, 2000. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V072000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.