Consumer states that electrical current that runs through the automatic passenger's side door is so strong that it causes passenger's arm to be burned.
1994 Ford Explorer locks problems
23 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Doors: latch7
- Hood: latch6
- Hatchback/liftgate: lock6
- Tailgate: latch3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Explorer locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Explorer locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling on the highway the liftgate bracket broke. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.
The hood latch was faulty due to 1 inch spring which became weak, this allowed the hood to blow back against the windshield causing loss of visibility while the consumer was driving. Nlm
While driving at approximately 50mph with the sun roof closed, sun roof latch blew out & fell behind vehicle onto roadway, without any warning. Taking vehicle to dealer to check out.
Was closing hatchback when it snapped off at upper brackets on passenger's side. Called manufacturer & informed no recalls on vehicle.
The hood latch became stuck, causing the hood to fly up while driving 30mph. The dealer has been notified. *yc a body shop found the hood latch to be defective, ford seems uninterested.
Ball joints and u-joints failed causing excessive vibrations. Mjs
Rear door's left hydraulic support -- spot weld failed at truck body -- door collapsed on wife's head before slamming down on hydraulic support which jammed between door and truck body, bending left side of door. Wife sustained injuries to head and neck.
The tailgate lift arm fell off. The owner has contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
Rear hatch back door fell on husband, injuring his arm.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Explorer locks
Does the 1994 Ford Explorer have locks problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the locks of the 1994 Ford Explorer, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Explorer locks problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Explorer locks?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Explorer have the most locks problems?
The Ford Explorer model years with the most locks complaints are 1998 (65 complaints), 2002 (50 complaints) and 1996 (34 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford Explorer problems
Tires 327Brakes 261Body 158Transmission 85Electrical 75Engine 73Visibility 69Suspension 64Acceleration 51Fuel system 32Steering 23Seats 20Seat belts 12Wheels 12Airbags 11Lights 10
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