The bracket that holds the gas cylinder on right side of the liftgate is pulling away from the metal. The dealer will not correct free of charge. Safety campaign subject influnced by odi.
1994 Ford Explorer body complaints
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Recall 95i-007.000. Structure hatchback hydraulic cylinder; while lifting the door to open almost up, the support cylinder snapped and broke. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem because the VIN# does not comply to recall.
Received a letter from ford in reference to a potential failure of the bracket that retains the rear left gate piston mechanism. Ford informed me that my vehicle was beyond the mileage limit for this repair.
Upper bracket that supports the rear lilftgate strut broke off, recall repairs refused due to VIN. (qcaw)
Right strut assembly failed allowing the rear door to fall onto my back.
Rear liftgate hinge tore off the vehicle causing the door to fall on an adult's back.
While husband, wife and child were sitting in the back of the explorer with the liftgate up, the liftgate came crushing down. Husband and wife were able to catch the liftgate before anyone was injured. The liftgate has not been repaired.
Opened the hatchback of the truck and the shock absorber broke and the hatchback fell down. Please provide details.
Liftgate cylinder separated. Welds that hold the door open failed/broke. No injuries.
The upper support bracket for the right hand gas strut ripped out of tailgate frame, tore the metal. When dealer was contacted, vehicle was not under warranty. Consumer paid for repair, other individuals experiencing same problem quoted a ford representative.
Liftgate bracket came completely off, causing the the liftgate to crash on top of consumer, resulting in injuries.
The welds which hold the liftgate brackets together are coming apart, causing the liftgate to come down very rapidly.
Hatchback hydraulic cylinder failed prior to recall (95i-007.000).
Rear hatchback support rod disconnected.
When openning the hatch door ,the piston on the right side separated from the weld. Manufacturer has been contacted. The prolbem has not been corrected.
Driver's door does not close all the way unless driver slams it, using excessive force with an upward movement. Also unable to open door by using key from the outside.
While lifting up the tailgate, the weld broke free from the vehicle. The manufacturer has been notified. Owner did not received a recall notice (95i-007).
Brackets that hold the lift gate open broke, recall on components however consumer was never notified.
The bracket along with the hydraulic cylinder broke.(a part of the liftgate)
Lift gate bracket broke off.
Rear hatch pneumatic lift bracket broke loose, causing door to slam down.
The bracket that supports the gas assist cylinder, left side, inside the rear liftgate failed.
The bracket that supports the gas assist cylinder failed.
The fitting that holds the liftgate of the vehicle had fell in on both sides left and right. Vehicle was taken to shop. The consumer had the same vehicle 1992, and the dealer is fixing it
Had received recall notice (95i007000). Had called the dealer to set up an appointment. Was informed by dealership that they refused the recall notice from the manufacturer.
Design error, defect in support mechanism in rear door, the bracket ripped from door, stress will cause failur. Door will come crashing down. Dealer is aware of defect. Has a new designed replacement bracket to install.
While unloading from the rear of the vehicle the hatch fell on the owner's head . The owner received a recall notice to inspect the hatchback for defects. At the time of notice there was no indication that the cylinder was weak and or defective. The owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer about the incident.
Recall 95i007000, dealer refuses to fix recall because vehicle has too much mileage.
Right rear door lock linkage failed. Mjs
The hydraulic that opens the trunk broke off after manufacturer's recall, recall repairs refused due to age of vehicle.
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