Recall 95V-091: 1990–1991 Lincoln Town Car

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1995, covering about 142,800 vehicles.

NHTSA number
95V-091
Report date
May 16, 1995
Vehicles affected
142,800
Owners notified
Aug 11, 1995

The problem

Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.

The risk

This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

Notes

System: structure; hood assembly; latches. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles registered or sold in the following states: al, ct, de, fl, ga, il, in, la, me, md, ma, mi, ms, nh, nj, ny, nc, oh, pa, ri, sc, tx, vt, va, wi, and washington, DC.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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 details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number95V091000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Lincoln Town Car1990, 1991All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 95V-091?

Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.

How is recall 95V-091 fixed?

Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.