Reported Aug 7, 199573,837 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Apr 1, 1991 – Oct 1, 1991
The defect
The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood IS closed.
The risk
In the event the primary hood latch releases or IS not properly latched when the vehicle IS in motion, the hood could fly up obstructing the operator's vision, and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
System: structure; hood; latches. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.