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1997 Ford Explorer body complaints

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Filed Oct 29, 1998 · Body · TX

Rear driver's and passenger's door handles have broken, causing the occupants not to be able to exit the vehicle from the rear doors. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 10, 1998 · Body · GA

Left side rear door is inoperative, door will not open from the inside of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer, manufacturer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Body, Electrical · MI

Rusting and corrosion of the bumpers and wheels.

Filed Aug 10, 1998 · Body · NY

Rear door locks fail to unlock, trapping rear passengers in vehicle, several repairs made however continues to fail. (qcaw)

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Body · CA

Power door lock design is poor, creating hazardous situation, rear passengers can not exit vehicle unless depressing release button in front of vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 1998 · Acceleration, Body · FL

Hissing/whistling noise under vehicle.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Body, Electrical · MI

Electrical problems with door control panel continually.

Filed Jan 16, 1998 · Body, Visibility · FL

Air deflector installed over back window is damaging hinges on window.

Filed Oct 31, 1997 · Body, Electrical · NJ

Vehicle experienced misalignment. In addition, replaced fuel gauge sendin gunit/air bypass valve/ water pump/seat release/passenger's door and computer.

Filed Jun 16, 1997 · Body · IN

Squeaking noises from vehicle.

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