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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:58 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V164000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     1998-1999      MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER     1998-1999 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 24, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V164000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 854288 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR. 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.