Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
NHTSA campaign 91V147000 · announced September 10, 1991 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 72,000 units affected
The problem
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: FORD HAS AGREED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES BUT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE.PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER, 1991. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER FROM FORDADVISING YOU WHEN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THERECALL PERFORMED. REFER TO FORD SAFETY CAMPAIGN NUMBER 91S40. TO FIND OUT IFYOUR CAR IS INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL, CALL FORD'S TOLL FREE LINE (1-800-392-3673)AND PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. IF YOU AREEXPERIENCING A HOOD LATCH PROBLEM, CALL FORD AT (313) 446-4654. AN OPERATORWILL TAKE YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL YOUBACK.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.