1998-1999 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recall: latch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 29, 1999. It covers about 854,288 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 854,288
reported: Jun 29, 1999
owners notified: Jul 14, 1999
related complaints: 112

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
Risk: If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.

Recall number 99V164000

Affected vehicles

Ford Explorer 1998-1999 1998 1999
Mercury Mountaineer 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about locks problems.

1998 Ford Explorer 1999 Ford Explorer 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 1999 Mercury Mountaineer

Questions about recall 99V164000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer latch?

Yes. Recall 99V164000, reported on June 29, 1999, covers about 854,288 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V164000?

Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.

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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