Recall 84V111000: 1983–1984 Ford Ranger
- Report received
- Sep 25, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 460,918vehicles
- Model years
- 1983–1984
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.
Remedy
The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Ford Ranger11 complaints
- 1984 Ford Ranger12 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.