Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
6.
Insert the nutplate through the opening in the hood reinforcement. Position the offset bolt hole in the nutplate to the lower left as shown in Figure
4. This should place the locating pins in the corresponding holes in the hood reinforcement. Pull outward on the nutplate to seat. You should hear a
"pop" when the locating pins lock into the hood reinforcement.
7.
Position the new striker plate with the rubber isolator contacting the hood reinforcement, and the offset bolt hole in the lower left. Secure with
supplied retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8.9-12.1 Nm (6.5-8.9 ft-lb).
8.
Remove blanket. Verify proper latch function and hood alignment.
Dealer Letter
April, 1997
To:
All Ford and L-M Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall 97S63 - Certain 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and Taxi Package vehicles equipped with Heavy Duty Suspension -
Hood Striker Plate Replacement
Affected Vehicles
1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and Taxi Package vehicles equipped with Heavy Duty Suspension built through October 7, 1996.
Reasons For Recall
On some of these vehicles the hood latch striker plate, over time, may either wear, or detach from the hood. This condition is caused by relative motion
between the hood and the radiator support which is unique to vehicles with the heavy duty suspension and police/taxi driving cycle. Should this condition
occur, the hood may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being operated. This could reduce the driver's visibility, which could potentially result in a
vehicle crash.
Service Action
To correct this condition, dealers are to install a revised design hood striker.
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 Ordering Information
