The problem
Vehicle description: certain crew vans failed to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles, which are designated as trucks, are 5 passenger vehicles with three designated seating positions in the second row seats. They were built without child seat tether anchorage brackets in the center position of the second row seat. Also the owner guides do not address the child seat tether anchorages in the center second row seat position.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat May not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The fix
Dealers will install the child seat tether anchorages at the center second row seating position, and also replace the vehicle owner guides with new versions providing the required written instructions. Eleven vehicles are at dealerships and assembly plant personnel will repair these units at the affected dealerships. Arrangements have been made for the return of the one unit that had been sold. No other owner notification will be required.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-304 (00V304000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S32 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Child seat |
| Report date | October 4, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 4, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 12 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-304 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the child seat tether anchorages at the center second row seating position, and also replace the vehicle owner guides with new versions providing the required written instructions.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 12 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.