Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Front Door Latch: Recalls
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.
