NHTSA recall 91V145000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Ford Taurus
Reported Sep 4, 19911,300 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1991
The defect
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.
The risk
If the liftgate were to open during vehcile operation,passengers or cargo could fall from the open liftgate.
The remedy
Replace malfunctioning liftgate latches.