1998 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #99V164000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/25/1997 - 5/17/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/14/1999 |
| # Affected |
854,288 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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