Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
3.
Remove screw located behind switch plate.
4.
Remove screws from grab handle.
5.
Remove door inside handle cup.
6.
Lift panel up and pull panel inboard to gain access to latch area.
7.
Remove the inside bottom glass moulding.
8.
Access latch through sheet metal opening at top of door.
9.
Insert a screwdriver into top of latch and pry open latch cover approximately 12 mm (0.5") as shown in Figure 1.
10.
Feel along the back side of the latch (faces the door outer panel) for the tab on the link lever. Pull the link lever toward the front of the vehicle as
shown in Figure 2 until the spring pulls the link lever back into the correct position.
11.
Open the door.
12.
Complete the repair as outlined in the Door Stuck Open Procedure.
13.
Reinstall all components as outlined in the Service Manual.
Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA96V070000
Date: 960416
Recall 96V070000: Driver's Door Latch Inadequate
THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES, WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE
LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION,
MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES AND LOCKS; FMVSS NO. 206.
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.
Technical Service Bulletin # 96S38
Date: 960401
Recall - Driver Door Latch Inspection/Replacement
96S38
SAFETY RECALL
Certain 1996 Lincoln Town Cars/Thunderbird/Cougar/Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Explorer and Aerostar Vehicles for Inspection and, If Necessary,
Replacement of the Driver Door Latch
Dealer Letter
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Administrative Information
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
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Technical Information
Customer Notification Letter
