1995 Ford Explorer locks problems

Filed Feb 28, 2010 · Body, Locks · OH

1995 ford explorer rear hatch where it connects to the hinge the spot welds broke. Went to 3 ford dealer they say this is been a problem read hatch to heavy welds weak . They said to contact ford. Called ford said nothing they could do for me. Told then rear hatch is going to fall off. Made a complaint . To see if a recall of fix problem. They said my problem. My fix.. I told them your dealers said this has been a problem and ford will not fix it. I need ford to fix my rear hatch be fore it falls off. Need your help this is been going g on for a year. I give up!

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Locks · 86,000 miles · IA

Rear hatchback hinges are buckled, preventing the hatchback from closing. Water gets inside because of the 1 1/2 inch gap in the rear hatchback. Also, exhaust fumes are coming from the rear hatchback.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Locks · 106,150 miles · FL

Hood latch failure at approx.40mph causing hood to release and completely cover windsheild... Totally blocking forward vision.resulted in damage to hood and lower winshield area.($1000.00 +)if this would have happened at highway speed the chance for serious injury would have been great!!!!!fortunately traffic was light at time of incident(approx 6pm on sunday evening) .

Filed Apr 26, 2003 · Locks · 100,000 miles · OR

Each of the 4 door lock mechanisms (passenger & driver) have broken at one time after 100,000 miles, preventing the occupant of that seat from opening the car door from the inside. Doors could be open from the outside (by rolling the window down and opening it using the outside door handle). The driver's door lock is currently broken - if the driver is inside without keys (keys are necessary to turn on power so the door window can be rolled down), he must then climb over the center console to exit through the passenger door. As mentioned, the driver side door lock is currently non-openable from the inside, but all other doors have had the same defect. There is a neoprene door lock part that breaks after 100,000 miles or so (I would guess), which causes this problem.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Locks · OK

On the 1995 ford explorer, there exists a problem whereas an individuals could be trapped in the vehicle during an emergency, due to the lock mechanisms high rate of failure (poor quality material) on the rear passenger doors. To date, the doors cannot be opened from the inside, due to the (apparent) lock linkage breaking on each door.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Locks · VA

Hood flew open while driving 55 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Locks · NY

Latches on both rear doors are broken.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Locks · AZ

Vehicle experiencing problem with hood unlatching while traveling on the highway at 7o MPH, almost causing a vehicle collision. Occured after the vehicle had undergone repairs, most likely latches were not fully engaged. Dealer /manufacturer notified. *ak

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Locks · NC

Locking mechanism boke off inside of door, making it impossible for occupants to get out of vehicle in case of an emergency with both doors.

Filed Apr 25, 1999 · Locks · CA

The interior read door latches are not operable from the inside of the vehicle. The rear doors can only be opened from the outside of teh vehicle. There is a child safety mechanism which provides this function, but it is not engaged on either door. It appears that both of the interior door handle mechanisms are defective. I believe that this is a very serious safety issue as a passenger in the rear seats could become trapped with in the vehicle. I have never seen a door handle fail in all my years of driving and working on automobiles, much less two on one vehicle. Thank you.