Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
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DOES II
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Updated Price Book
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Overview Information
HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CERTAIN 1993-1995 EXPLORER
OVERVIEW
Some Explorers may develop cracks in the liftgate bracket attachment area. In some rare cases, the bracket may separate from the liftgate.
The following service procedures are designed to strengthen the attachment of the lift cylinder to the liftgate:
Service Procedure A:
This is the normal procedure to reinforce liftgate attachments that are not cracked and is only used when the spot welds on BOTH bracket attachments
are free from any cracks or damage. The repair involves installation of a narrow reinforcement plate and is attached with four (4) rivets. This
reinforcement plate will be referred to as the 4-rivet plate.
Service Procedure B:
This service procedure is designed to repair and strengthen liftgate brackets that have cracked metal around the liftgate bracket spot welds or brackets
that have separated from the liftgate. The repair involves installation of a wide reinforcement plate and is attached with seven (7) rivets and structural
adhesive. This plate will be referred to as the 7-rivet plate.
Call the recall hotline at 1-800-325-5621 if the liftgate crack or torn sheet metal extends beyond the perimeter of the 7-rivet plate.
THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS APPLY TO ALL SERVICE PROCEDURES:
A.
BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. PLATES ARE MARKED "R" OR "L".
B.
MARK AND DRILL HOLES ONLY IN THE ORDER DESCRIBED TO ENSURE ACCURATE POSITIONING OF THE PLATE.
Service Procedure A
This is the normal procedure to reinforce liftgate attachments that are not cracked and is only used when the spot welds on BOTH bracket attachments
are free from any cracks or damage. The repair involves installation of a narrow reinforcement plate and is attached with four (4) rivets. This
reinforcement plate will be referred to as the 4-rivet plate.
1.
Open the liftgate and position a protective cover over the cargo area.
2.
Support the liftgate with a tall jack stand covered with a cloth to protect the trim panel.
3.
Disconnect the lift cylinders from the upper lift cylinder brackets. keep the lift cylinders connected to the lower lift cylinder brackets.
