1993-1995 Ford Explorer recall: support device/strut
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 3, 1999. It covers about 470,582 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 470,582
- reported
- Nov 3, 1999
- owners notified
- Jan 3, 2000
- related complaints
- 282
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V310001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1993-1995 199319941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 282 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 99V310001
Is there a recall on the 1993-1995 Ford Explorer support device/strut?
Yes. Recall 99V310001, reported on November 3, 1999, covers about 470,582 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V310001?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Ford Explorer?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history