Recall 99V-164
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 to 1999 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-164
- Reported
- June 29, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 854,288 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
The risk
If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
The fix
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began july 14, 1999.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
- Ford Explorer 1998 to 1999
- Mercury Mountaineer 1998 to 1999