Ford 1992–1993 Structure recall
Recalled August 25, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95V164001 · Ford
Hazard
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
Units
364,784 units
Description
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
Product
Ford EXPLORER
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →