Recall 99V-310
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 to 1995 Ford Explorer: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-310
- Reported
- November 3, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 470,582 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
The risk
With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
The fix
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 99s34.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1993 to 1995