NHTSA Recall 00V075000: Foundation components (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 436,200 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V075000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S03 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Report received | March 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Safety risk
If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
Notes
Owner notification began april 3, 2000 for the 1996-1998 model vehicles and on october 11, 2000, for the 1999-2000 model vehicles.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 00V075000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Contour | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1999, 2000 |
| Mercury Mystique | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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.