NHTSA Recall 00V394000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 137,700 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Explorer Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V394000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S45 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | November 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 23, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V394000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Sport | 2000, 2001 |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2000, 2001 |
| Ford Ranger | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.