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2001 Ford Windstar Cargo Van 121" WB 3.8L

Dual front high-back cloth bucket seats w/adjustible track/headrest/recline

Front passenger area carpeting

Rubber rear cargo area floor mat

Black vinyl fixed steering wheel w/center-blow dual-note horn

Securilock passive anti-theft system

Mechanical instrumentation-inc: fuel/temp gauges, tachometer

Warning lights-inc: turn signals, brake light, anti-lock brake, high-beam, charging system, low oil pressure/washer fluid

Stalk controls-inc: turn signals, flash-to-pass, high-beam, wiper/washer

Illuminated switches

Accessory delay

Pwr door locks w/autolock

Pwr windows-inc: rear quarter windows

Manual air conditioning

Rear window defogger

Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/clock, 2 front/2 rear speakers

Antenna in glass

Instrument panel w/ashtray/lighter, 2 cup holders

Front storage bin pwr point

Inside hood release located at lower LH kick panel

10" day/night rearview mirror

Front door color-keyed trim panels w/vinyl insert, padded armrest, lower carpet insert

Black fiberboard trim panels (requires installation)

Color-keyed dual sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors

Courtesy light switches on all doors and liftgate

Front dome and rear cargo lamps

Driver/passenger knee bolsters

Fuel system inertia switch

Single-note horn

4-wheel anti-lock brakes

Driver & front passenger second-generation depowered airbags (SRS)

Driver/passenger 3-point passive safety belts w/adjustable D-rings

Child-proof sliding side-door lock

5-mph bumper impact protection

Driver/passenger/sliding side door intrusion beams

Body-color rocker panels w/abrasion resistance/corrosion protection

Wide molded-in-gray bodyside moldings

Molded-in-gray front/rear wrap around 5-mph bumpers

Black windshield/window surround molding

Body-colored grille opening panel

Aero headlamps w/2 clear headlight lenses, replaceable halogen bulbs

Dual sail-mounted pwr mirrors (RH convex)

Solar-tinted flush-mounted glass all-around

Windshield wipers w/washers & mist feature

Limo-style front doors & RH sliding door w/black door handles

Rear liftgate w/gas support struts, dual latches, interior assist strap, outside release handle (concealed under license plate header)

City 18/hwy 23 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)

3.8L (232) SPI V6 engine

4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD lockout

3.56 axle ratio

Front wheel drive

72 amp/hr battery

110-amp alternator

121" wheelbase

1800# payload

MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar

Twist-beam rear suspension w/variable-rate coil springs

Front/rear gas-pressurized shock absorbers

P215/70R15 all-season BSW tires

Conventional spare tire

Underbody spare-tire carrier w/cable winch mechanism

15" x 6" HD steel wheels

Full 5-spoke wheel covers w/center Ford badge

Pwr rack & pinion steering

4-wheel anti-lock front disc/rear drum pwr brakes

26 gallon fuel tank

Fuel system inertia switch

  Light Sapphire Blue Metallic -- Medium Graphite

  Deep Emerald Green Metallic -- Medium Graphite

  Silver Frost Metallic -- Medium Graphite

  Black -- Medium Graphite

  Vibrant White -- Medium Graphite

Basic Years : 3

Basic Miles/km : 36,000

Drivetrain Years : 3

Drivetrain Miles/km : 36,000

Corrosion Years : 5

Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited

Roadside Assistance Years : 3

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 36,000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 01V227001

Potential Number of Units Affected : 1,400,000

Summary : On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW, it is possible that the driver's and/or outboard front passenger's seat belt buckle may not fully latch In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. The vehicles equipped with these belts include Ford Crown Victorias built at St. Thomas Assembly Plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01; Mercury Grand Marquis built at St. Thomas Assembly Plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01; Lincoln Town Cars built at Wixom Assembly Plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01; Lincoln Navigators built at Michigan Truck Plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01; Ford Windstars built at Oakville Assembly Plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01; Ford Rangers built at Twin Cities Plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01 and also at the Edison Plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01; Ford F-150 trucks built at the Norfolk Plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00, at the Onta...

Remedy : Dealers will inspect the RCM and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Dec. 18, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture : August - September 2000

Models Involved : Windstar, Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis

Manufacturer Recall No. : 01S21