Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V180000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V180000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 769,000 affected units, FORD/HOODS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.