NHTSA Recall 06V069000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEMar 9, 2006· FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Consequence
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.
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.
Affected Vehicles
Related Recalls
01V044011STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
May 11, 200199V361000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Dec 29, 199900V350000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 30, 200000V228001SEAT BELTS
Aug 18, 200000V075000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 9, 2000