NHTSA Recall 95V091000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 142,800 vehicles. It affects 1990–1991 Lincoln Town Car.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V091000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH |
| Report received | May 16, 1995 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 1995 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V091000
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.