- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 91V145000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
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- STRUCTURE
- BODY
- HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- SUPPORT DEVICE
- HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- BODY
- STRUCTURE
Summary
MANUFACTURING ERRORS BY THE SUPPLIER OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH MECHANISM MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT TO FUNCTION. IF THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE PRIMARY LATCH POSITION, THE LIFTGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION.
Remedy
REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING LIFTGATE LATCHES.
Notes
SYSTEM: LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.