Recall 00V083000: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 20, 2000
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 83vehicles
- Model years
- 2000
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Ford Crown Victoria85 complaints
- 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis162 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.