Prior to recall the lift gate failed (99v‑310). Yh
1995 Ford Explorer body complaints
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Hydraulic cylinder failure caused doors not to open properly. Also, when applying brakes and coming to a stop, brake pedal would pulsate and go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
On two different occasions both rear doors handles broke off from inside. Consumer was unable to open doors from inside. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and refused to repair uless cost goes to consumer.
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Weld on liftgate hydraulic cylinder failed causing liftgate to fall.
Lifttgate bracket broke.
The front left door when shut has progressivley failed to close completely.
The rear inside handles have broken. Occupants in the rear can't exit from inside. The dealer has been notified.
The weld on the right side of the liftgate broke, causing the it to fall which could have resulted in injuries.
Hydraulic cylinders that hold the hatchback lid on the rear of the vehicle broke, causing the door to collapse on the owner. Dlr said vehicle needed to go to a bodyshop.
Rear left door lock - cannot be opened from inside vehicle; 2nd failure; fixed 1st time by dealer at approx 30000 miles;;; transmission failed; o/d blinking; 3 planetary gears busted up;;; bad ground - rt headlight, rt turn signal, and high fan not working properly
Both interior rear door handles failed within 2 weeks of each other. Failure of the door handle prevented egress from the the vehicle without someone opening the door from the outside. Local ford parts department verified that there have been numerous failures of these parts but indicated there is no tsb or recall.
Radio failed.
The rear hatchback hydraulic cylinder has completely detached from the frame of the vehicle. Please provide details.
Driver side rear door handle, internal mechanism, broke and failed to open door. Found that the passenger side rear door handle had already been replaced.
When owner took truck for state inspection the front rotors and brake pads had to be replaced because the surface on the rotors were peeling off in chuncks. Owner did not experience any braking problems. Also, the underside of the explorer , the front link pin fell off, was missing.
The door handle on both rear sides is inoperative. Feels as though something is bent in the mechanism system of the inside door. Only way to open the doors are by outside. Dealer replaced new handle one year ago, defect is still reoccurring. This defect can result in an accident or injuries.
Upon closing the gate, bracket pulled away from the door and does not allow the lift gate to remain in the open position.
Vehicle's inside rear door handles have broken 5 times dueto a plastic internal part which is breaking. Cannot open the door when this occurs.
When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes failed. *ak consumer stated master cylinder failed it was a defective part and dealership replaced at no charge, also front bumper and front strip is damaged.
Failure on the rear passenger's and driver's side door handle, the door handle is broken from the inside of the vehicle.
Rearview mirror is located too low, causing a blind spot located in driver's direct line of sight, also bumper rusted.
Child's finger tip and nail was snapped off by roller pin located in the door.
Front end shakes and makes noises, difficult to control, and causes uneven wear to front tires due to misaligned front end.
While driving electric door locks will disengage while driving, cause unknown. Please describe details.
Left rear door lock failed.
Liftgate gas assist bracket broke prior to recall/recall refused due to unavailability of parts.
Hatchback support rod failure, when opened and proped in place support rods will fall out without warning pe95-032 active. Tt
Rear liftgate support assembly separates from ligtgate when in open extended position, leaving only one strut intact, causing hatch to fall/injury.
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