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Vehicle recall 72V058000 · March 13, 1972

1972 Lincoln Mark IV

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
72V058000
Reported to NHTSA
March 13, 1972
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
March 14, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected
24,540
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall 72V058000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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