NHTSA recall 97V180000
Structure › Body › Hood
Ford Mustang and 1 more
Reported Oct 20, 1997769,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 4, 1993 – Dec 31, 1995
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
The remedy
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.