Recall 96V070000: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis and 6 other models

Report received

Apr 22, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

73,500vehicles

Model years

1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Ford Aerostar104 complaints
• 1996 Ford Crown Victoria276 complaints
• 1996 Ford Explorer1,450 complaints
• 1996 Ford Thunderbird233 complaints
• 1996 Lincoln Town CAR259 complaints
• 1996 Mercury Cougar62 complaints
• 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis239 complaints