NHTSA Campaign Id 91V145000; Date: Sep. 4, 1991
If the liftgate were to open during vehcile operation,passengers or cargo could fall from the open liftgate.
Recalled Vehicles:1992 Ford Taurus
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,300
Recall 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.
How to Fix:Replace malfunctioning liftgate latches.
Recall Notes:System: liftgate. Vehicle description: passenger cars; station wagons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 1991
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