What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2001003
- Recall date
- 12 January 2001
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Explorer
- Model years
- 1999 to 2000
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 5,281
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the Powertrain Control Module may allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds. the vehicle may be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tires. This could lead to tire failure and at these extreme speeds, may result in a crash. Correction: Powertrain Control Module will be reprogrammed with the latest calibration.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2001003.