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Vehicle recall 91V147000 · September 10, 1991

1991 Lincoln Town Car

The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

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

Summary
The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.
Consequence
In the event the primary hood latch releases when thevehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up, obstructing the operator's vision,and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Install a new hood latching assembly.
Notes
System: hood.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: Ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in December, 1991. You will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have therecall performed. Refer to Ford safety campaign number 91S40. To find out ifyour car is involved in this recall, call Ford's toll free line (1-800-392-3673)and provide them with your vehicle identification number. If you areexperiencing a hood latch problem, call Ford at (313) 446-4654. An operatorwill take your name and telephone number. A Ford representative will call youback.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
91V147000
Reported to NHTSA
September 10, 1991
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
December 20, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected
72,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall 91V147000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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