2003 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments Problems

55 NHTSA complaints on file

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#10079657 |
THE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WAS CLOSING THE LIFTGATE. THE GLASS LANDED IN CONSUMER'S SON HAIR AND FACE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #10004078 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THIS IS A MY2002 VEHICLE AND NOT MY2003 PER CONSUMER_081704.PCO PE04045.PCO
#10079558 |
WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE WINDOW, THE RIGHT AND LEFT HINGES BROKE. *AK PE04045.PCO THE BACK WINDOW WAS HANGING BY THE PISTONS. WHEN POPPING UP THE WINDOW USING THE BUTTON IT DID NOT GO UP AUTOMATICALLY. THE TAILGATE WINDOW DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY.*MR *JB
#10072180 |
WHILE PARKED REAR LIFTGATE GLASS EXPLODED. *AK
#10043034 |
WE BOUGHT A FORD EXPLORER XLT LATE SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 11TH. THAT LATE NIGHT AFTER BRINGING THE XLT EXPLORER HOME WE PRESSED THE BLUE LIFTGATE BUTTON FOR LIFTGATE. THE GLASS WENT UP BY ITSELF AND THE SHOCK ROD DISCONNECTED FROM THE BALL BEARING SLAMMING BACK DOWN. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE SOME COULD SERIOUSLY GET HURT INCLUDING CHILDREN WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THAT GLASS COMES DOWN. I CONTACTED FORD AND HAVE ONLY RECEIVED A MERRY GO ROUND AND NO SUITABLE ANSWERS. I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE GOTTEN IT CHECKED OUT... WITH NO SUITABLE ANSWERS EXCEPT IT WAS FACTORY RELATED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. WE DO NOT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE OR SOMEONE FROM GETTING SERIOUSLY HURT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND FORWARD TO ALL OTHER REGULATORY AND SAFETY AGENCIES FEDERAL/ STATE/LOCAL SO A...
#10029888 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 40 MINUTES WHEN THE REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW EXPLODED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Other 2003 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 141 complaints Structurebody 135 complaints Power Train 110 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 90 complaints Structure 44 complaints Electrical System 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 43 complaints Wheels 42 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 33 complaints Air Bags 28 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 28 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 28 complaints Suspension 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 24 complaints Engine 22 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 20 complaints Steering 17 complaints Suspensionrear 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Structurebodytailgate 13 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 12 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 11 complaints Visibility 11 complaints Seat Belts 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 9 complaints Power Traindriveline 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 7 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 4 complaints Parking Brake 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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