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Recall & Buyer Checklist
2000 FORD Explorer Sport · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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00V394000
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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Known Safety Recalls
Standard NHTSA Filing#00V394000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2000 FORD Explorer Sport?
The 2000 FORD Explorer Sport has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2000 FORD Explorer Sport have?
The 2000 FORD Explorer Sport has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Is the 2000 FORD Explorer Sport safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall for the 2000 FORD Explorer Sport? (Campaign #00V394000)
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. A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD STRIKER.
