Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2017 ford explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats.
Ford explorer rear window hinge recall.
Average repair cost is 300 at 103 000 miles.
A bit of history on exploding windows the ford explorer and mercury mountaineer both have a history of shattering rear windows dating back to the late 90 s but it wasn t until 2002 that the problem got so bad ford couldn t.
A postcard was sent to owners on december 27 2004 advising them that parts are now available.
This may be due to the hinge loosening at the glass or body.
Compare with recalls for other models.
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The recall began on september 30 2004.
This can cause the glass to fall from the liftgate which may lead to personal.
Owners should contact ford at 1 800 392 3673.
To service replace both hinges.
Ford has recalled certain 2002 2003 model year explorer and mercury mountaineer vehicles for possible issues with the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges.
Ford motor company ford is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies part number hb5z 1104 c incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011 2017 ford explorer 4x2.
On certain vehicles the liftgate glass strut may come off or the hinge may fracture.
Most recent ford explorer recall on november 08 2019 ford recalled 311 907 ford explorers.
A recall can involve multiple model years so we ve ranked each of the 18 escape years and sorted them by how many times they ve been involved in a specific campaign.
Those are real stories from ford and mercury owners who have had their rear window explode with no explanation.
The 2004 ford explorer has 58 problems reported for defective hinges on rear window.
17216 2002 2003 explorer 4dr mountaineer liftgate window hinge damage some 2002 2003 explorer 4dr mountaineer vehicles may exhibit breakage of a liftgate window hinge.
