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NHTSA Recall 69V077000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 354,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Ford.

354,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1969
owners notified (May 27)
NHTSA campaign69V077000
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH
Report receivedJune 2, 1969
Owner notificationMay 27, 1969
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Possibility that hood latch mech- anism has insufficient clearance betweenparts.this could cause primary hood latch to bind, thus interfering with hoodclosure and preventing secondary latch from engaging, in which case hood couldopen while car is in motion.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing latch whennecessary.)

Vehicles covered by recall 69V077000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Ford1969
Mercury Cougar1969

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.