Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the liftgate latch failed to open. The contact did take the vehicle to the dealer currie motors Ford of valpo 2052 w morthland dr, valparaiso, in 46385 2194643523. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further action were taken. The failure mileage was 88,000. Ck.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while parked, the rear lift gate hinge fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated the hinge part number was the same part number for the hinge being recalled under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v442000 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in that recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.