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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1992 Ford Explorer in Canada.
Certain vehicles, from Ontario to Newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle. Correction: Owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends September 30, 2003.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOFS WITH REMOVABLE GLASS PANELS. IF MISINSTALLED BY THE OPERATOR, THE SUNROOF'S REMOVABLE GLASS PANEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN. THE SEPARATED GLASS PANEL MAY POTENTIALLY STRIKE OTHER VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OR FORCE OTHER MOTORISTS TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. CORRECTION: OWNER'S OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL, STORAGE AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. OWNER'S WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH A WARNING LABEL TO BE ATTACHED TO THE SUNROOF'S LATCH KNOB.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
DEFECT: THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE BRACKET WELDS MAY FRACTURE DUE TO THE BRACKETS BEING INADVERTENTLY MISLOCATED RELATIVE TO THE LIFTGATE. THERE MAY BE A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD WHICH MIGHT ALLOW THE LIFT CYLINDER BALL STUD TO DISENGAGE. CORRECTION: REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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