NHTSA Recall 00V170000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,100 vehicles. It affects 2000 Ford F Super Duty.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | June 19, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: f-super duty stripped motor home chassis because they may have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip.
Safety risk
If the clip is missing or falls out, the pushrod could disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in the operator being unable to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the retaining clip installation. Missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed. In addition, dealers will also inspect vehicles for lower than intended wheel lug nut torque; incomplete transmission shift cable installation; steering column shift lever bracket bolt torque lower than intended; steering gear bracket fastener torque lower than intended; and lower steering column yoke bolt torque lower than intended.
Notes
Owner notification began july 27, 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 00V170000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F Super Duty | 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.