Ford Explorer; Mercury Mountaineer (1996-1997): Structure
Recall 97V137000 · Aug 19, 1997 · Ford Motor Company
2,200
vehicles affected
2,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V137000
- Date
- Aug 19, 1997
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support device/strut
- Model years
- 1996-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
What can happen
THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 1996 |
| Mercury | Mountaineer | 1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V137000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (1996), Mercury Mountaineer (1997), about 2,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V137000?
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENT WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
What can happen?
THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.