Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's power liftgate motor might stop working properly, causing the liftgate to fall without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate falls, anyone standing under it could get hurt.
Free Fix
We'll update the liftgate's computer system for free to prevent the liftgate from falling unexpectedly, and you'll get this done at your local Ford dealership.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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