Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
Hood Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 99V164000: Secondary Hood Latch, Corrosion
Vehicle Description:
Sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position. If this occurs and the primary hood latch is
either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur. Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to
assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection. 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).
1998
FORD TRUCK
EXPLORER
1998
MERCURY TRUCK
MOUNTAINEER
1999
FORD TRUCK
EXPLORER
1999
MERCURY TRUCK
MOUNTAINEER
