The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant May not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-083 (00V083000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S06 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | March 20, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 1, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 83 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-083 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 83 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.