5.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,200 miles
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Failure of secondary hood latch while driving at highway speed of 50-55 mph, caused hood to open, and almost caused a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that was not cover under a recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- Fairbank, AK, USA
The hood latch on the vehicle is too weak resulting in the hood opening while driving causing damage to the vehicle, the 1998 Explorer has been recalled for the defective hood latch, however the 1997 model is not included.
- Saint Eliz, MO, USA
While driving at 45 mph the hood flew up, obstructing the view of the driver. A recall was issued on later model/ year. However, this vehicle was not included. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
- Fishersville, VA, USA
While driving the hood detached from the latch, causing the hood to fly up.
- Stafford, TX, USA
- Victor, ID, USA