1995–1997 Ford Explorer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 00V402000 · Suspension · filed Nov 28, 2000 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
The risk
VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 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 00V402000 (manufacturer number 00S47). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.