Hood: latchRecall 95V-151 · 1991–1992 Lincoln Town CAR
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 95V-151 covers 73,837 1991–1992 Lincoln Town CAR for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES OR IS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION, AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD; LATCHES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: 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.
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 April 1, 1991 to October 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.