Large Recall NHTSA · 84V111000 Reported September 25, 1984

Structure:hood assembly:latches

Ford Motor Company · Latches/locks/linkages · 460,918 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V111000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
460,918
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 1984

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 84V111000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 84V111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 84V111000?

NHTSA recall 84V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 25, 1984. It addresses: Structure:hood assembly:latches. The recall affects approximately 460,918 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.