NHTSA recall campaign
95V164001
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1995-08-25Affected364,784 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Risk
WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →