Vehicle recall 96V070000 · April 22, 1996
Ford Aerostar, Mercury Cougar and 5 more models
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Consequence
- The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and mini-vans.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V070000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 22, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 15, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1996): 1996
- Ford Crown Victoria (1996): 1996
- Ford Explorer (1996): 1996
- Ford Thunderbird (1996): 1996
- Lincoln Town Car (1996): 1996
- Mercury Cougar (1996): 1996
- Mercury Grand Marquis (1996): 1996
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