Hood Latch problems of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

Four problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2003

While driving 55 mph hood latch snapped. Hood flew up and shattered the front windshield. Consumer managed to pull over.

2 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2002

Consumer states while driving 55mph that hood flew up impairing visability. Ts.

3 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/21/1999

Prior to recall (97v-024) the latch on the hood released and slammed into the vehiicle's windshield while driving on highway (attorney for client jerome t. Linnen,jr). Yh.

4 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/21/1998

While driving out of the yard and turning the steering wheel column, can hear a popping noise. Also, when driving on the highway and parking the hood latch popped open, and the dealer won't repair the vehicle, due to lack of any recall.

Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

Hood Latch problems	4
Door Latch problems	2

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