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2000-2001 Ford Explorer Sport, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others recall: hinge and attachments

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 28, 2000. It covers about 137,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected
137,700
reported
Nov 28, 2000
owners notified
Jan 23, 2001
related complaints
171

Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments

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.
Risk
A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hood striker.

Recall number 00V394000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about body problems.

2000 Ford Explorer Sport2001 Ford Explorer Sport2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac2001 Ford Ranger

Questions about recall 00V394000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Explorer Sport, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 00V394000, reported on November 28, 2000, covers about 137,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V394000?

Dealers will replace the hood striker.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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