NHTSA Recall 00V168000: Exterior lighting
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,637 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Expedition.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V168000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | June 19, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Safety risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Notes
Owner notification began july 19, 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 00V168000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 1997, 1998 |
| Ford Explorer | 1997, 1998 |
| Ford F-150 | 1997, 1998 |
| Ford Navigator | 1998 |
| Ford Windstar | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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.