- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 99V164000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
-
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- HOOD
- LATCH
- HOOD
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION.
Notes
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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
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- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 03V280000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 03V281000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 06E026000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 06E056000
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- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09E012000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09E025000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 09V399000
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 99V062001
- 1999 Ford Explorer Recall NHTSA 99V123000