NHTSA Recall 99V310001: Support device/strut (structure)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 470,582 vehicles. It affects 1993–1995 Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V310001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99S34 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
| Report received | November 3, 1999 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Safety risk
With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Remedy
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Notes
Ford recall no. 99s34.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V310001
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.