Rear Liftgate Glass Hinge Pair 926-132 for Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer
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Compatible Models
We do our best to list all compatible models. Although this may be the part you need, your exact model may not appear below.
- Ford Explorer — 1998-2001 with opening liftgate glass
- Ford Explorer Sport — 2001-2002 with opening liftgate glass
- Mercury Mountaineer — 1998-2001 with opening liftgate glass
Product Overview
Rear hatch glass that sags, binds, or rattles should not be trusted to a cracked or corroded hinge. This package contains both left and right hinges for the specific Explorer, Explorer Sport, and Mountaineer applications listed below.
The hinge provides the pivot between the liftgate and opening glass. Ford used different designs by generation, side, and production date.
Key Features & Performance
- Restores the opening-glass pivot
- Replaces seized, cracked, or corroded hardware
- Supports correct glass alignment
Replaces Part Numbers
- 926-132
- 1L2Z-98420A68-AA
- 1L2Z-98420A69-AA
- XL2Z-78420A68-AA
- XL2Z-78420A69-AA
- F87Z-78420A68-AA
- F87Z-78420A69-AA
Common Uses
- Repairing glass that drops or twists
- Replacing rust or impact damage
- Correcting alignment before latch or seal damage
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Rear liftgate glass hinge pair
- Quantity: 2 hinges, left and right
- Primary Reference: 926-132
- Placement: Rear opening liftgate glass
- Included: Mounting screws as shown
- Condition: New
- Replacement Type: Aftermarket
Installation & Fitment
- Support glass with a helper
- Identify side and production design
- Protect glass from point loads
- Align evenly before final tightening
- Verify latch, seal, wiring, and strut movement
Compatibility Notice
Northline Parts does its best to list all known compatible models, but the correct part may fit an application not shown.
Confirm the vehicle and year, opening rear-glass design, hole spacing, hinge shape, and one of the listed references. This is a left-and-right pair, not a single hinge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this one hinge or a pair? A: This listing is for a left-and-right pair with mounting screws as shown.
Q: Which vehicles are listed? A: Ford Explorer 1998-2001, Ford Explorer Sport 2001-2002, and Mercury Mountaineer 1998-2001 with opening liftgate glass.
Q: What numbers can I compare? A: The primary aftermarket reference is 926-132; the full Ford interchange list appears above.
Q: Should both hinges be replaced together? A: A matched pair restores both pivot points, but the glass, struts, latch, and mounting holes should also be inspected.
Part Summary
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