2000 Ford Explorer Sport Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V394000Nov 28, 2000137,700 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
  Covers: Ford Explorer Sport 2000–2001, Explorer Sport Trac 2000–2001, Ranger 2001

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker.

  Full campaign details →

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