Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
On Town Car, Thunderbird and Cougar models, the replacement latch does not come with any switches or anti-theft shield. All components must be
transferred from the old latch.
Dealer Letter
April, 1996
To:
All Ford and L-M Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall 96S38 - 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
Affected Vehicles
Certain 1996 Lincoln Town Cars built at Wixom Assembly Plant from 3/1/96 through 3/24/96
Certain 1996 Thunderbird/Cougar built at Lorain Assembly Plant from 2/27/96 through 3/24/96
Certain 1996 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis built at St. Thomas Assembly Plant from 2/28/96 through 3/24/96
Certain 1996 Explorer built at Louisville Assembly Plant from 2/22/96 through 3/24/96
Certain 1996 Explorer built at St. Louis Assembly Plant from 2/26/96 through 3/24/96
Certain 1996 Aerostar built at St. Louis Assembly Plant from 2/26/96 through 3/24/96
Reasons For Recall
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206 requires that the door latch and striker assembly sustain a 1000 pound load in the transverse direction
when the latch is engaged in the secondary position (partially latched). On some of these vehicles, the driver's door, when closed only to the secondary
latched position, may not sustain a 1000 pound transverse load. The door latches are fully operational and meet all Standard No. 206 requirements in the
primary latched position (fully latched).
To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
NOTICE:
Federal law requires that dealer stock vehicles must be corrected before delivery.
Questions?
Claims Information
1-800-423-8851
Other Recall Questions 1-800-325-5621
Attachments
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts and Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Owner Letter
May, 1996
Serial Number: 12345678901234567
96S38
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that certain 1996 model year Lincoln Town Car, Thunderbird, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Explorer and
