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Ford Recall : Ford/Structure:Door Assembly:Latches And Locks
1996 Ford Thunderbird
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
- Summary
- When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
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