Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1996 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #1997172
The official notice
Defect
THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNDERSIZED WELDS ON THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER TO THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRACKET SEPARATION WHICH COULD PREVENT THE GAS CYLINDER FROM PROPERLY SUPPORTING THE LIFTGATE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
BRACKET ATTACHMENT WILL BE REINFORCED WITH TWO POP RIVETS.
1 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S78Updated June 10, 2026