Ford 1991–1995 Structure recall
Recalled January 31, 1996 · NHTSA recall 95I007000 · Ford
Hazard
IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST CYLINDER WOULD NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE IN AN OPEN POSITION. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.
Units
1,029,380 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS OF THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDERS WHICH COULD PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE.
What to do
FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.
Product
Ford EXPLORER
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →