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1996 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Issues in the 1996 FORD EXPLORER

5 structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport devicestrut complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Complaints

#10206344 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT GATE WOULD NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE GLASS. ALSO, THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. SHE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V137000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFT GATE:SUPPORT DEVICE) OR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V070000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
#10205812 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET SNAPPED AT THE WELDING POINT, WHICH CAUSED THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. AS OF OCTOBER 16, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V137000 (STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: SUPPORT DEVICE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
#10174403 |
VEHICLE IS AN SUV WITH A REAR LIFTGATE / HATCH THAT RAISES UPWARDS WHEN OPEN. ON THIS DAY I WAS LOADING SOME ITEM IS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE LIFTGATE SUDDENLY FELL AND STUCK ME ON THE HEAD. THE LIFTGATE IS NORMALLY SUPPORTED BY A GAS TYPE STRUT ON EACH SIDE. THERE ARE BALL TYPE PINS ATTACHED TO THE LIFTGATE AND THE BODY FOR THESE GAS STRUTS TO ATTACH TO. THE UPPER PIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFT GATE SNAPPED OFF AND ALLOWED THE LIFTGATE TO FALL. IT APPEARS IT WAS RUSTING THROUGH, HOWEVER THERE IS NO OTHER RUST ON ANY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ONLY ONE GAS TYPE STRUT WILL NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE. IN ONLY TWO DAYS I HAVE FOUND FOUR OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH 1995 & 1996 EXPLORERS. *NM
#10112474 |
ON OR AROUND THE DATE INDICATED, A GENTLEMAN FROM STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLY WAS LOADING A CHAIR AND DESK INTO THE BACK OF MY FORD EXPLORER WHEN THE HATCH COLLAPSED. LUCKILY, I WAS STANDING THERE AND CAUGHT THE HATCH BEFORE IT FELL ON HIS HEAD AND BACK AND POSSIBLY REALLY INJURED HIM. APPARENTLY, THE LEFT HYDRAULIC ARM OF THE HATCH SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF THE BRACKET WELDED TO THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, BOTH SIDES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE OTHER ARM COULD SHEAR OFF AT ANY TIME. NOWHERE ON THIS VEHICLE IS THERE RUST AND THESE WELDED BRACKETS ARE IN THE INTERIOR SEAL OF THE REAR HATCH AND ARE IN NO WAY EXPOSED TO WATER. WE WERE ABLE TO UNHOOK THE ARM TOTALLY WITH THE LITTLE PINS HOLDING IT IN PLACE. THEN THE HATCH WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY ONCE THE ARM WAS REMOVED. (I WAS TOLD THIS WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE CHANGE...
#10101502 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 97V074000, 97V137000, 97V070000. FORD ISSUED A THROTTLE, LIFTGATE, AND DOOR ASSEMBLY RECALLS. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THOSE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Other 1996 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 369 complaints Tires 260 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 85 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 39 complaints Suspensionfront 37 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 35 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Suspension 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 27 complaints Seat Belts 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 17 complaints Suspensionrear 16 complaints Tiressidewall 16 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 15 complaints Structure 14 complaints Seats 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 7 complaints Fuel System Other 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Child Seat 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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