Dealer Letter
RECALL NUMBER95S21
Date: Sept., 1995
PARTS
AVAILABILITY
At Dealers By: as Req'd 0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By: Now
Date in Owner Letter: September, 1995
To:
All Ford Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall 95S21 - Certain 1992 and 1993 Model Year Explorers built from 1/2/92 through 3/31/93 - Supplemental Reinforcement Plate Installation
Affected Vehicles
Certain 1992 and 1993 model year Explorers built from 1/2/92 through 3/31/93.
Reasons For Recall
On some of the affected vehicles, the attachments of the brackets connecting the hydraulic lift cylinders to the liftgate may progressively weaken, and eventually a bracket may fully detach from the liftgate. Prior to the complete detachment of a liftgate bracket, a noise such as a popping or groaning sound during opening and closing of the liftgate would likely be noticeable. In addition, several visual indications of a weakening attachment would be apparent from comparison of one bracket with the corresponding bracket on the other side of the liftgate. If the warnings are ignored and the bracket becomes fully detached, the lift cylinder could become displaced from its normal position and the other lift cylinder may not support the liftgate in an open position. Unexpected closing of the liftgate could result in injury to someone in its path.
To correct this condition, supplemental reinforcement plates will be installed on the left and right upper liftgate brackets. As a precautionary measure, a rivet will also be installed on the lower body brackets. In some isolated cases the liftgate may have been damaged requiring replacement. Inspection guidelines are provided in Attachment IIIA .
Warning
The vehicle should not be driven with its rear liftgate either fully or partially open. Harmful exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment if the liftgate were open. Also cargo could fall out. Passenger may be at greater risk of injury, particularly in the event of an accident. Finally, damage to the lift cylinders and attaching hardware may result.
Questions?
Claims Information 1-800-423-8851
Other Recall Questions 1-800-325-5621
Attachments
Attachment I
^ Administrative Information
Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
^ Technical Information
Attachment IIIA
^ Inspection Procedure