LINCOLN MARK IV 1972: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | MARK IV | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-03-14 | 1972-03-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1971-07-01 - 1972-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24540
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO C-1H.POSSIBILITY THAT END OF HOOD LATCH RELEASE LEVER MAYPROTRUDE BELOW LOWER EDGE OF FRONT BUMPER.IF CONDITION EXISTS AND LEVERCONTACTS PARKING BARRIER OR CURB WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, HOOD LATCHMAY BE RELEASED CAUSING HOOD TO LIFT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND, IF LEVER IS FOUND TO BE BELOW EDGE OF BUMPER, RAISINGAPPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH BY USING SHORTER ROD IN HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.'
