Recall 91V-147
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1991 Lincoln Town Car: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-147
- Reported
- September 10, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 72,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Install a new hood latching assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed])and provide them with your vehicle identification number. If you areexperiencing a hood latch problem, call ford at [removed]. An operatorwill take your name and…
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Town Car 1991