Recall for Ford EXPLORER

The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. the bracket welds can fracture.

With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage.

Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device

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.

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