Ford/hood
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hood striker.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 00V394000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V394000?
NHTSA recall 00V394000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 28, 2000. It addresses: Ford/hood. The recall affects approximately 137,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V394000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S45. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.