The problem
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.
The risk
A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hood striker.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-394 (00V394000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S45 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments |
| Report date | November 28, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 23, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 137,700 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-394 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the hood striker.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 137,700 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.