The problem
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.
The risk
If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-200 (00V200000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S13 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer |
| Report date | July 18, 2000 |
| Owners notified | August 3, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 875,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 1999 Ford Crown Victoria equipment problems 2
- 2000 Ford Crown Victoria equipment problems 2
- 1998 Lincoln Town Car equipment problems 3
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car equipment problems 3
- 2000 Lincoln Town Car equipment problems 7
- 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis equipment problems 2
- 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis equipment problems 4
- 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis equipment problems 4
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-200 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 875,000 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.