NHTSA Recall 91V136000: Support device/strut (structure)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 19, 1991, covering an estimated 112,000 vehicles. It affects 1987–1988 Ford Aerostar.

112,000

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1991

owners notified (October 15)

NHTSA campaign	91V136000
Component	STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Report received	August 19, 1991
Owner notification	October 15, 1991
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

Safety risk

If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.

Remedy

Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.

Notes

System: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. Louis assembly plant.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V136000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Aerostar	1987, 1988

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.