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Noticed a Bronco Sport pulled off to the side of the road with the hood COMPLETELY open - think Wrangler with the hood resting on the windshield.

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I wasn't aware of the Bronco Sport having that feature.. Stopped to offer assistance and it was a nice young lady and her daughter stuck on the side of the road.

The hood latch had apparently failed (vehicle was only a week old), allowing the hood to fly back, smash the shit out of the windshield, which left massive dents all over the hood. Had to be terrifying to be in the vehicle going 45-50 MPH when it happened..

I assisted them off the main road into a smaller neighborhood street and took a quick peak. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary and was able to get the hood to latch the first click to keep it in place. Hood was too dented to get it all the way down, and I wasn't going to mess with it too much as it wasn't my vehicle.

Woman stated the vehicle was approximately 1 week old and the hood had not been opened in that time period. Not sure. They are going to be towed to my local dealership, so I'm curious if I can get the story from them when it's all over.

Both were incredibly happy to be rescued by a full size Bronco!
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I don't really believe the "hood had not been opened" claim... either the dealer opened it and didn't latch it or the owners did... there's very little chance the primary hood latch failed IMO.
 
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I don't really believe the "hood had not been opened" claim... either the dealer opened it and didn't latch it or the owners did... there's very little chance the primary hood latch failed IMO.
I agree. I actually had written the same and deleted it, deciding not to editorialize the situation. I would guess the dealership based on my interaction with the woman.

On the other hand, its a 'Bronco'.. and I spend every weekend chasing down gremlins in my own.
 

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You guys are some heartless, inconsiderate, black souled cretins for your lack of compassion...
Thoughts and prayers for those affected by this tragedy.
 

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Years ago I rented a U Haul truck in Iowa. The hood flew up on the highway, smashed the windshield and put something in the back of my pants. The hood stays up as you could imagine so as I'm traveling blind at 65MPH in the fast lane I realized I have to stop and get over 3 lanes without seeing what's in front of me. Not my favorite memory lol. At least O was in Iowa where people were considerate and moved over or slowed down. Had I been in NJ, people would be flipping me the finger and screaming as they passed me on the right!

To this day any time I shut my hood I triple check it and then check it again.
 

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You guys are some heartless, inconsiderate, black souled cretins for your lack of compassion...
Thoughts and prayers for those affected by this tragedy.
Did you miss the part where I helped the damsel in distress?
 

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I dont read, but this is not a sport forum
 
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Oh gotcha! Sorry I wasted my time
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