Hydraulic hatchback failed.
1993 Ford Explorer body complaints
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The driver's side door doesn't line up too close the door. Have to pick up the door in order for the door to close. Took to the dealer, and they said it must be a faulty design with the manufacturer.
Vibration due to design flaw.
Driver's side door hinge is misaligned. When door opens, it moves a lot or has a lot of play. Door not able to shut properly due to misalignment. Have to push or lift door up on highes to realign it.
Inside door handle fell off.
Rear hatch back rod broke landing on consumer's head due to weld failure.
Hatchback cylinder broke and fell on owner's wife . The door was hanging off on one side. Owner has notified the dealerand manufacturer.
Consumer had vehicle repaired under a recall . After repairs were made owner noticed that the power mirror did not turn, and the automatic door locks did not lock and were off center. Owner said that the condition of the vehicle has gotton worse due to the repairs. 97v-083000.
The brackets on the liftgate broke off completely. Dealer will not fix because the car exceeded mileage.
The drivers's side door welding is coming apart from the truck and the door no longer closes right and may not be latching right.
Consumer received manufacturer's notice in the fall of 96, he contacted a local dealer to have repairs done; when he was told that the recall had expired, and if he had the repairs done he would have to pay for it.
The hydraulic lift cylinder came detached. Repair was made to the top cylinder, now bottom cylinder is detached. Dealer refused to fix it.
Recall related hydraulic lift cylinder failure, 95v164-001, never received recall notice, contacted manufacturer and dealership; expired the recall time frame, and would repair the vehicle.
While attempting to use electric mirror adjuster on driver's side door , door caught on fire.
Liftgate bracket failed, recall component however consumer is having trouble receiving repair work, no notice received by consumer of the recall malfunction.
Owner states that the upper door hinge is weak and sometimes door must be slammed to close; also the lower hinge has started to weaken due to the lack of support from top hinge. *ak received from consumer who stated this is not his vehicle or problems.
Hatchback support rod failed, causing injury.
Electrical door panel short circuit, causing flames to ignite from panel. Please describe futher details.
With key out of ignition and parked, left side control panel on driver's door burnt. Local fire dept found fuse blown. Please describe details.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in garage due to driver side electrical door panels malfunctioning and catching on fire.
Brakes failed.
Recall related, 95i007000, received 2nd notice, contact dealership/mfr. Parts are national backorder no know date of delivery
Tailgate hinge torn loose at weld.
Received a recall notice, recall #95s21, dealer would not do the repairs.
Has contacted three dealerships to get recall done 95s21 structure; hatchback hydraulic cylinder. Please describe.
Liftgate has stress cracks at the point of attachment to the gas assist cylinder.
Recall related, 95v164000, structure hatchback hydraulic lift, in for repair oct.15,1995 did not replace parts on bb order. Tt
Body shop manager @ tipton ford in brownville tx., failed to respond on (2) requests to correct recall 95s21. Tt
Hatchback hydraulic bracket welds failed, allowing the liftgate to fall. Tt
Consumer was opening the door when a bracket came loose and hit consumer in back. Tt
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