Vehicle recall 91V136000 · August 19, 1991
1987-1988 Ford Aerostar
Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
- Consequence
- If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.
- Remedy
- Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.
- Notes
- System: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. Louis assembly plant.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 19, 1991
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 15, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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