NHTSA Recall 00V355000: Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,400 vehicles. It affects 2000 Ford Mustang GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V355000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S43 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. A coolant flow blockage exists at the intake manifold heater core nipple resulting in no coolant flow to the heater and, therefore, no warm air flow from the heater or windshield defroster. Vehicles with this condition do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Safety risk
Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Customers will be asked to verify, following instructions provided, that heated air flows from their vehicle's heater/defroster outlets. The customers will be advised to contact their dealers to make arrangements for repair of their vehicles if no heated air flow exists at these outlets.
Notes
Owner notification began december 21, 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 00V355000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang GT | 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.