1997–2000 Ford Expedition, 1997–2000 Lincoln Navigator Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 00V073000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Mar 7, 2000 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
The risk
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V073000 (manufacturer number 00S05). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.