NHTSA campaign 91V136000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V136000
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Reported 08/19/1991
What can happen
IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT.
Repair
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS.
Components
- Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support device/strut
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.