| Defect Summary: | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA. |
| Consequence Summary: | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective Summary: | DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20050101 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20050331 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 134365 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20060519 |
| Recall Initiator: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Report Received Date: | 20060407 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060411 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 201 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 42947 |