Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1993 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #1999224
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. under certain conditions, the bracket welds may fracture due to the brackets being inadvertently mislocated relative to the liftgate. There may be a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward which might allow the liftgate cylinder ball stud to disengage.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Reinforcement brackets will be installed.
18,972 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 99S34Updated June 10, 2026