2004 Ford Explorer Rear Window Hinge Recall

On 11 23 2006 my wife put something in our 2004 ford explorer via the rear hatch when the drivers side glass hinge broke.

2004 ford explorer rear window hinge recall.

This appears to be similar to recall 04v442000 on the same model vehicle in 2002. The glass remained in tact but to be able to close the hatch i had to remove the two struts. Free same day store pickup. Based on my experience buy new not used.

Here s my video on how i fixed the rear window hinges for my 2004 ford escape. We have the best products at the right price. The 2004 ford explorer has 58 problems reported for defective hinges on rear window. If you are experiencing a creaking sound or having a hard time closing the tailgate glass after opening it and have to lift it up while closing then this is the culprit.

The national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa documented 165 reports of injuries from the breaking glass resulting from loose components and almost 5 000 complaints. Average repair cost is 300 at 103 000 miles. About 955 000 2002 03 ford explorer and mercury mountaineer suvs were recalled in 2004 for faulty strut brackets and hinges that could loosen. On certain vehicles the liftgate glass strut may come off or the hinge may fracture.

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. Rear window hinge set liftgate glass hinge right left replacement for 2006 2010 ford explorer mercury mountaineer replaces 6l2z 78420a68 a 6l2z 78420a69 aa 4 8 out of 5 stars 52 32 99. Order ford explorer liftgate glass hinge online today. This can cause the glass to fall from the liftgate which may lead to personal.

The rear window hinge set installs on the rear liftgate glass of your ford explorer or mercury mountaineer and allows the rear window on the tailgate to open. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2017 ford explorer f 150 f 250 f 350 f 450 and f 550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver s seat back recliner mechanism.