NHTSA Recall 00V356000: Tires
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,000 vehicles. It affects 1998–2001 Lincoln Town Car.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V356000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S51 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | December 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Safety risk
The vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. Owner notification began january 10, 2001. 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 1-800-248-0186.
Notes
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 00V356000
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.