{"product_id":"upgraded-for-2002-2005-ford-explorer-black-primer-rear-lift-gate-applique-panel-moulding","title":"Upgraded For 2002-2005 Ford Explorer Black Primer Rear Lift Gate Applique Panel Moulding","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand New MotorKing Upgrade Rear Hatch Lift Gate Applique Panel Moulding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 13, 2014 -- A Consolidated Ford Cracked Tailgate Class-Action Lawsuit is moving forward on claims Ford sold SUVs with tailgates that are prone to crack because of defective materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe affected SUVs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer and the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator. The lawsuit alleges that even though Ford sold millions of those SUVs, consumers might not have purchased the SUVs if the defect had been known.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the plaintiffs say they certainly wouldn't have paid a premium price for the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles if Ford would have admitted the tailgates could crack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe class-action suit includes Ford owners in 25 states who claim Ford knew of the alleged tailgate defect in 2002 but hid the defect from consumers to save on the expense of repairing or replacing the cracked tailgates. The plaintiffs claim the tailgate material is prone to allow moisture and air behind the window panel that can cause the tailgate to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2002-2005 Ford Explorer Rear Liftgate Panel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProblem: Commonly cracking or breaks; Panel disappeared while driving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth is 56\"inch, (Long)\u003cbr\u003eThickness of 1\/16\"(Thin)\u003cbr\u003eHeight of 7.50\"and Curve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a large rubber gasket underneath with four oval shade air caps of 20\" x 2\" each, that between glass and trim panel. It absorbs vibration and heat protect glass and tailgate panel. This thin layer and wide plastic panel glued onto rubber gasket, that without any bolts or nuts to hold; each time the tailgate open and close it shakes and bounds this thin plastic panel, also it vibrates from every road condition. The sunlight and high heat cause plastic crystallization, over time easy to cracks and breaks from heavy vibrations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotorKing Solution: Redesign to reinforced to the weakness area utilize the air gap area to increase the thickness from 1\/16\" to 1\/4\" that increase the strain to prevent cracking from vibration. We ensure the quality and out last of OE design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer painted to OE colors. \u003cbr\u003e1L2Z-78402A30-CAPTM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number:\u003cbr\u003e924-091\u003cbr\u003e1L2Z-78404A30-CAPTM, 1L2Z78402A30CAPTM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Rear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Black Primer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Please Verify Color Code Of Your Car Before Purchase. (Located On Vin# Sticker)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitment:\u003cbr\u003e2002-2005 Ford Explorer \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarranty: limited 1 year warranty - free one time replacement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility info provided only for US models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscount shipping on multiple items, please contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motor-King.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53749469315385,"sku":"SSMK-MKUF1120-TGP-NPB","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/7760\/9017\/files\/51cpJmBn3DL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1783579909","url":"https:\/\/motor-king.com\/products\/upgraded-for-2002-2005-ford-explorer-black-primer-rear-lift-gate-applique-panel-moulding","provider":"Motor-King.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}