Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
- FORD / EXPLORER SPORT 2000-2001
- FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2000-2001
- FORD / RANGER 2001
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: NOV 28, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V394000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE: BODY: HOOD: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 137,700
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD STRIKER.
Notes:
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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).