NHTSA Recall 00V200000: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 875,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Crown Victoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V200000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S13 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER |
| Report received | July 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
Safety risk
If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Notes
Owner notification began august 3, 2000.owners who do not receive the free instructions and label 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 00V200000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 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.