NHTSA campaign 95V164001
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 95V164001
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Reported 08/25/1995
What can happen
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
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.