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Recall 00V-394

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 to 2001 Ford Explorer Sport and 2 other models: Structure (body, hood, hinge and attachments).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-394
Reported
November 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
137,700 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods. A wire formed hood striker could be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven.

The risk

A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hood striker.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began january 23, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles