Vehicle recall 91V145000 · September 4, 1991
1992 Ford Taurus
Manufacturing errors by the supplier of the liftgate latch mechanism may cause the secondary portion of the liftgate latch not to function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Manufacturing errors by the supplier of the liftgate latch mechanism may cause the secondary portion of the liftgate latch not to function. If the latch is not in the primary latch position, the liftgate could open without operator action.
- Consequence
- If the liftgate were to open during vehcile operation,passengers or cargo could fall from the open liftgate.
- Remedy
- Replace malfunctioning liftgate latches.
- Notes
- System: liftgate.vehicle description: passenger cars; station wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1991
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 16, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (1992): 1992
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