The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles. On affected sable sedan vehicles, the "vehicles capacity weight" (and also the luggage load) information printed on this label is incorrect - sable wagon luggage load was incorrectly used for the sable sedan. These vehicles do not comply with the label requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
The risk
Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began October 20, 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-242 (00V242000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00L03 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | August 24, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 167,000 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-242 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began October 20, 2000.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 167,000 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.