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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:49 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V394000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER SPORT     2000-2001      FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC     2000-2001      FORD / RANGER     2001 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 16, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V394000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 137700 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.