Recall 97V180000: Hood Bond Separation
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V180000Component: STRUCTURE: HOOD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Year: 1994
Make: MERCURY
Model: COUGAR
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 769000
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.
This condition can result in total separation of the
outer hood panel.
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.
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.