Recall 95V-164
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1993 Ford Explorer: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-164
- Reported
- August 25, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 364,784 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1992 to 1993