The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with midnight black or medium parchment seat belts manufactured on July 31, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly May have been installed.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-368 (00V368000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S41 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | November 9, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 27, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 170 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-368 repair free?
Yes. Lincoln dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 170 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.