Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V180000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/04/1993 to 12/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 769000 | 11/10/1997 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/20/1997 | 10/21/1997 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 10, 1997. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 95173 | 08/01/1995 | 45961 | Interior trim-console-interference between parking brake handle and console gap hider. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| BC0112960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46435 | Convertibles built after 12/4/95 will incorporate revised inside visor mounting brackets. the brackets were revised to allow for longer convertible top alignment pins. the mating holes for the convertible top alignment pins now go all the | 04/25/1996 | |
| BC2631950503 | 05/01/1995 | 40083 | Vehicles may exhibit a rumble/clunk when going over bumps. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9571 | 04/01/1995 | 41004 | The cowl top vent grille assembly may crack at the washer jet. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC8795950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37912 | A slight engine vibration may be felt in the vehicle, steering column, floor or seat. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| 94222 | 10/01/1994 | 37746 | Mouldings - rocker panel loose. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 13428 | 10/01/1999 | 609693 | Some convertibles may exhibit a rattle noise fromthe door wedge when driving on rough roads. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 00212 | 10/16/2000 | 618544 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hood that is hard to close. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 99225 | 11/01/1999 | 6089686 | Concerns with the convertible top boot may fit improperly or be difficult to install on some vehicles due to the top not folding down all the way into the well. *tt | 03/03/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE97011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/13/1997 | 09/30/1997 | OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT | ||
| The outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. | ||||||
| EA97018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1997 | 10/22/1997 | OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT | 97V180000 | |
| Alleged the outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. the contact was performing routine maintenance on the vehicle when he noticed that the welding on the side panels under the hood was fracturing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 200,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. the contact was performing routine maintenance on the vehicle himself when he noticed the welding on the side panels under the hood were coming apart. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 200,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 04/25/1997 | |||
| Pe97-011, the outer panel flew off while the inner panel was attached to the vehicle which almost caused an accident. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 3 | 03/12/1994 | ||
| Distributor box failed, causing vehicle to stall; also right power door lock/ alarm failed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Trunk cylinders broken. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 1 | 11/25/2002 | ||
| The hood latches bent, which caused the hood to partially open.*jb | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that 1yr later after recall was done on the hood of the vehicle it is now starting to crack at the main support.*jb | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 97v180000/manufacturer's recall 97s68. dealer stated parts were not available. consumer has yet to have recall work corrected. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Recall (97v180000) could not be done due to no parts. *yc | |||
| Consumer received recall letter. dealer refused to replace the hood because of damage. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Recall 97v180000; dealer will not perform the recall because the vehicle has already been in a crash. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 6 | 11/01/1995 | |
| This car is so unsafe i well no longer drive it ! this car has had the engine, rearend, ac, tranmission, convertable top rear window & alienment problaims, waer on tires front and back,two water pumps, two timing chains,fuil pump,whiper motor, fly wheel came off car. all failed after factury warrenty & extended ended. most of these repairs where complained about when the car was under warrenty but was tould that nothing could be done about the problaims or they were normal for mustangs .have had to rebuld this car all at my cost and ford say's there was nothing wrong with the car from factery. now i can not make the payments on the car because the repairs have been so high.*ak( dot number: tire size: re92205/65 ) | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| Due to lack of weight distribution, vehicle spins out. resulting in roll over, frontal collision, and non deployement of the air bag. *ak | |||