1993 Ford Explorer: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Locks · 98,000 miles · CA

When driving automatic door locks operate erratically

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Body · UT

Door hinges would cause doors to be uneven. Driver's door fails to close properly due to the hinges. Took to dealership, and mechanic indicated hinges were defective and needed to be replaced.*ak consumer added that the design of the door handles made it difficult to shut door.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Body, Engine · CA

Inside left door handle comes completly off in hand when closing door. Bottom hinge on left door broke. Catalatic converter rattles when accelerated to 55 MPH.

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Body · FL · 5 injuries

The door handles on the vehicle have broken off over 20 times, resulting in myself and passengers falling in and out of vehicle. The door handle assembly is part of the interior door and would cost over $300 each side. Ford said that this isn't a defect. The handles have been glued repeatedly over the last six years! A door handle should not break off when you open it or close it from the interior! Thanks!

Filed Nov 7, 1998 · Body · SC

On about 12/1/97 my right front inside door panel handle to my explorer gave way. This occurred while I was exiting my vehicle. I nearly fell out of the door. I went to the dealership (palmetto ford) where I bought the car in 1995. The auto body shop foreman told me this was a regular occurance with ford explorers. He said there was no known recall for the handle and the price to replace it was about $600.00 I called the ford customer service bureau and learned the same. They were not willing to help any further. I ended up purchasing another panel for $200.00 from a used parts dealer. The same incident occurred on 10/03/98 with the left front door handle. It is obvious to all persons with knowledge of this vehicle (customers, dealers, and repair specialists) that this is a known hazard and defect. In both cases the handle (which is fitted into the interior panel) breaks away from the panel without notice. This may cause an individual to fall due to the suprise of the event. Also, if a major event should occur and the handle did break during this incident, the consumer would be locked inside the vehicle until he/she opened the door from the outside. I am certain once you investigate my report, you will find it very accurate and well known to the ford company, dealers, etc. Unfortunately, they have chosen to allow this deficiency to continue with disregard for the safety and economic harm to it's customers.

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Body · PA

Inside door handle fell off.

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Locks · NY

Door locks failed.

Filed Aug 12, 1997 · Body, Visibility · FL

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.