Transport CanadaCritical
2000 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2001002
The official notice
Defect
Certain Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Rander Edge and Ranger XLT vehicles may have a wire formed hood striker that may be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood may fly open while the vehicle is being driven. A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated may result in resuced driver visibility and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Hood striker will be replaced with a revised hood striker.
8,497 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 00S45Updated June 10, 2026