1993 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #95V164001
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1992 - 3/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/1995 |
| # Affected |
364,784 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
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| Description |
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
1993 FORD EXPLORER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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