Hood: latchRecall 72V-058 · 1972 Lincoln Mark IV
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 72V-058 covers 24,540 1972 Lincoln Mark IV for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO C-1H.POSSIBILITY THAT END OF HOOD LATCH RELEASE LEVER MAYPROTRUDE BELOW LOWER EDGE OF FRONT BUMPER.IF CONDITION EXISTS AND LEVERCONTACTS PARKING BARRIER OR CURB WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, HOOD LATCHMAY BE RELEASED CAUSING HOOD TO LIFT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND, IF LEVER IS FOUND TO BE BELOW EDGE OF BUMPER, RAISINGAPPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH BY USING SHORTER ROD IN HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1971 to February 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.