Is the 2001 FORD Ranger safe to drive?

The 2001 FORD Ranger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall for the 2001 FORD Ranger? (Campaign #00V394000)

A critical part called the hood striker in your vehicle may be prone to breaking, which could cause the hood to fly open while driving. If the hood flies open, it could block your view while driving, making it harder to see the road ahead. Your local dealership will replace the faulty hood striker at no cost to you.

Campaign 00V394000

Under Review Plain English 2000-11-28

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

What Happened

A critical part called the hood striker in your vehicle may be prone to breaking, which could cause the hood to fly open while driving.

Risk if Unfixed

If the hood flies open, it could block your view while driving, making it harder to see the road ahead.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your local dealership will replace the faulty hood striker at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD Ranger

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V394000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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