Hood: latchRecall 97V-024 · 1992–1997 Ford Crown Victoria

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 97V-024 covers 125,000 1992–1997 Ford Crown Victoria for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected125,0001 model

ReportedMar 4, 1997Owners notified Apr 24, 1997

Complaints since21Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.

The risk

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED HOOD LATCH STRIKER (VEHICLES WITH 1992 MODEL HOODS) OR REVISED STRIKER PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS (VEHICLES WITH 1993-1997 MODEL HOODS).

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 14, 1997. 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Crown Victoria1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from March 1, 1991 to October 7, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.