The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.
The risk
This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-411 (00V411000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S50 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › Wiring |
| Report date | December 6, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 19, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 74,500 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-411 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 74,500 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.