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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 12:38 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 91V147000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      LINCOLN / TOWN CAR     1991 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 04, 1991 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V147000 EA91021 NHTSA Action Number: EA91021 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 72000 Summary: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Remedy: INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY. Notes: SYSTEM: HOOD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: FORD HAS AGREED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES BUT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE.PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER, 1991. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER FROM FORDADVISING YOU WHEN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THERECALL PERFORMED. REFER TO FORD SAFETY CAMPAIGN NUMBER 91S40. TO FIND OUT IFYOUR CAR IS INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL, CALL FORD'S TOLL FREE LINE (1-800-392-3673)AND PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. IF YOU AREEXPERIENCING A HOOD LATCH PROBLEM, CALL FORD AT (313) 446-4654. AN OPERATORWILL TAKE YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL YOUBACK. Check to Request Research. Submit below.