1998 Ford Explorer body problems

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Body · 101,000 miles · GA

Door locks and windows quit working after buying it. So many issue ..the steering wheel control words melted. Back door don't shut probably and never has since bought. This was bought as a new not used vehicle. Door locks was the worse.they sometimes stick and won't unlock since bought new.never fix by butler ford in milledgeville ga. Overdrive switch slips out of position. Does not show correct speed. I could go on and on

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Body · 140,000 miles · OH

I have 1998 ford explorer and I noticed trying to unlock the door automatically that it would stick sometimes. Sometimes becale always and noticed the passenger door never would unlock. Then one day parked I tried to open passenger door and it wouldnt open. I had to open it from the inside. Now it wont open from the inside. The door is totally non functional. Door latch issue I dont know but have read many complaints of the same. Also driver door lock will sometimes stick, the door open but when closing it it never wants to shut all the way the first time or the 2nd it takes a few times to get the door to completely close but the passenger door is a loss no one can ride in it. Seen many other complaints of the same problem ford should have to fix this issue they know about

Filed May 11, 2015 · Body, Locks · 220,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side door did not open from the inside or outside. The contact stated that the passenger had to climb over and go out of the front driver's side door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 7/1/15

Filed May 27, 2014 · Body · 228,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated that both, the driver side and passenger side doors became jammed and were unable to be unlocked. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 228,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Body · 95,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that wind was entering the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the liftgate glass strut was disengaged for the rear window and the hinges were fracturing abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure or repairs. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Body · 56,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited rust on the frame of the front doors. When shutting either front door, rust would fracture from the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Filed May 11, 2009 · Body · 119,987 miles · CA

Spot welds on the accelerator pedal mounting bracket failed and broke completely off causing loss of accelerator function and allowing pedal to fall behind brake pedal. This is a known defect that many ford explorers are experiencing and should be a safety recall before someone dies!

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Body · 102,000 miles · MO

GAS PEDAL HOUSING FELL OFF THE WALL the federal safety agency ITEM #616531.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Body, Locks · 145,000 miles · TX

All locking door mechanism's have failed and I have spent money to repair them. The rear hatch lock is no longer operating unless the key is in the lock and then, only sporadically. The driver's side handle, has broken off twice and been replaced twice. I was unable to open the door with the engine was off, thereby effectively "trapping" me in the vehicle. In an emergency, I would not have been able to exit the car and remove myself from any potential danger. In order to exit the car, I had two options, either climb out over the center console or put the key back in the ignition, turn on the vehicle, lower the power window and open the car from the outside, I opted for the second solution until I was able to order a second new door handle and replace it.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Body · 132,050 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. While inside the passenger compartment, the contact attempted to unlock the doors with the unlock button; however, only the driver side and hatch doors unlocked. The passenger side door would not unlock and remained in the locked position. Ford stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The current mileage was 132,099 and failure mileage was 132,050.