2002 Ford Mountaineer Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V442000Sep 13, 2004955,732 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
  Covers: Ford Mountaineer 2002–2003, Explorer 2002–2003

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.

  Possible consequence: If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. For the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. On vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. The…

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