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1991 Lincoln Town Car recall: latch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 10, 1991. It covers about 72,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
72,000
reported
Sep 10, 1991
owners notified
Dec 20, 1991
related complaints
17

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong
The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.
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.
Remedy
Install a new hood latching assembly.

Recall number 91V147000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about locks problems.

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Questions about recall 91V147000

Is there a recall on the 1991 Lincoln Town Car latch?

Yes. Recall 91V147000, reported on September 10, 1991, covers about 72,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V147000?

Install a new hood latching assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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