The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the resultant hic(d) value at one target location ap1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, May be greater than design intent.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location May not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
The fix
Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-218 (00V218000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S20 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Structure › Frame and members |
| Report date | August 11, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 30, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 276,500 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-218 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 276,500 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.