Recall 99V046000: 1999 Ford E-350 and 3 other models

Report received

Mar 15, 1999

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

2,893vehicles

Model years

1999

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: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the door striker.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Ford E-15083 complaints
• 1999 Ford E-25031 complaints
• 1999 Ford E-35072 complaints
• 1999 Ford Econoline84 complaints