The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The child safety seat anchor latch (iso-fix anchor) fasteners do not have adequate residual torque. The anchors are secured to the floor pan with a reinforcement plate that has two studs that extend upward through the floor pan and the iso-fix anchor. The sealer on the floor pan could cause a soft joint and, even if the nuts are properly torqued, road vibrations could cause the nut to work its way completely off the stud.
The risk
The anchor May not hold the child safety seat in position during an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant of the child safety seat.
The fix
Dealers will remove and re-install the bracket nut using a torque retention material (red loctite). Owner notification began September 11, 2000. 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 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-240 (00V240000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S23 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | August 24, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 11, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,961 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-240 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will remove and re-install the bracket nut using a torque retention material (red loctite). Owner notification began September 11, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,961 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.