Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Ford Escort.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems |
While driving and with no warning hood latch snapped,causing hood to fly open, distracting consumer's view, and causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.
Hood latch mechanism does not properly latch which could cause hood to fly up while vehicle is being driven. The cable to the hood release is the problem.
While driving home from work at 65 mph, both hood latch and safety latch failed allowing hood to open and wrap over the top of the car.