The problem
Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
The risk
If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts May not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-418 (00V418000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S55 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seats › Front assembly › Recliner |
| Report date | December 14, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 24, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 95,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-418 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 95,000 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.