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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:36 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V164001 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     1992-1993 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 22, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V164001 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE Potential Number of Units Affected: 364784 Summary: THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE. Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.