Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01I010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I010000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 50,224 affected units, FORD/LIFTGATE GLASS BRACKET, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2002 ford explorer and mercury montaineer sport utility vehicles. the brackets connecting the left cylinders to each side of the liftgate glass could rotate out of position if either the urethane bond or torque are not sufficient.

Corrective Action

Ford dealers will inspect the vehicles for the position of both the left and right liftgatge glass lift cylinder brackets. if the brackets are in the proper position, the bracket retainers will be tightened to a higher torque. in cases where the bracket is not properly position, the bracket must be re-aligned.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I010000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/liftgate glass bracket

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 50,224

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2002 ford explorer and mercury montaineer sport utility vehicles. the brackets connecting the left cylinders to each side of the liftgate glass could rotate out of position if either the urethane bond or torque are not sufficient.

Consequence Summary: Rotation of the brackets could potentially cause the lift cylinders to detach from the glass or, in some cases, could potentially cause the liftgate glass to break. either condition is most likely to occur when the glass is being closed.

Corrective Action: Ford dealers will inspect the vehicles for the position of both the left and right liftgatge glass lift cylinder brackets. if the brackets are in the proper position, the bracket retainers will be tightened to a higher torque. in cases where the bracket is not properly position, the bracket must be re-aligned.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01I010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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