Recall
Ford Explorer — 95V164001
NHTSA ID
95V164001
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1995-08-25
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Units Affected
364,784
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
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.