Certain crew vans failed to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles, which are designated as trucks, are 5 passenger vehicles with three designated seating positions in the second row seats. They were built without child seat tether anchorage brackets in the center position of the second row seat. Also the owner guides do not address the child seat tether anchorages in the center second row seat position.

In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Dealers will install the child seat tether anchorages at the center second row seating position, and also replace the vehicle owner guides with new versions providing the required written instructions.

On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.

The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.

Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.