Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The power liftgate motor in your van is the part that helps open and close the liftgate. In certain models, this motor can stop working unexpectedly while the liftgate is open.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate motor fails, the liftgate can drop suddenly without warning, potentially hitting anyone standing beneath it and causing injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the liftgate module's software to prevent a sudden drop, and this service is free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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