The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.
The risk
A loose module could result in a delayed air bag deployment in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-050 (00V050000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S02 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | February 17, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 1, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 39 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-050 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 39 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.