Recall 97V137000: 1996 Ford Explorer and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 19, 1997

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

2,200vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.

Possible consequence

The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Ford Explorer1,450 complaints
• 1997 Mercury Mountaineer328 complaints