NHTSA recall 97V137000
Structure · Ford Motor Company
August 19, 1997report date
2,200units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.
Why it matters: The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V137000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.