Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strutRecall 95V-164 · 1992–1993 Ford Explorer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 95V-164 covers 364,784 1992–1993 Ford Explorer for a hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V164001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1992 to March 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.