Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strutRecall 91V-145 · 1992 Ford Taurus
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-145 covers 1,300 1992 Ford Taurus for a hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MANUFACTURING ERRORS BY THE SUPPLIER OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH MECHANISM MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT TO FUNCTION. IF THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE PRIMARY LATCH POSITION, THE LIFTGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION.
The risk
IF THE LIFTGATE WERE TO OPEN DURING VEHCILE OPERATION,PASSENGERS OR CARGO COULD FALL FROM THE OPEN LIFTGATE.
The fix
REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING LIFTGATE LATCHES.
SYSTEM: LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.
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 March 1, 1991 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.