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NHTSA recall 95V164001

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Ford Explorer

Reported Aug 25, 1995364,784 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1993

The defect

The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.

The risk

With a broken bracket weld, there IS a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage.

The remedy

Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Explorer
19921993

Notes

System: structure; hatchback hydraulic cylinder.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.