The brake sensors were faulty, the driver seat bolt had broken and fell while driving, the driver door lock was defective, and the brake warning lights system was inoperative. Scc
1998 Ford Explorer locks complaints
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The drivers side door lock failed to unlock.
Consumer stated that when checking under the hood the hood latch snapped and it could have caused injuries to the consumer. Dealer will be notified. Ts
Consumer states he cannot get into his truck because the driver side latch is broken. He has not received a recall but think this should be a safety issue. Ts
Drivers side door doesn't lock. Door panel was removed and power motor for lock was replaced. *jg....
The driver side door lock is inoperable and the door cannot be opened. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlmjlg
Driver's side door will not lock or unlock from outside or inside. Consumer is forced to climb in and out through passenger's side. Manually, lock can not be pulled up to get out. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Driver's side front door does not lock properly. Problem is intermittent. Please provide any further information.
When consumer turns on heat it is out of control heat gets hotter and hotter. When she turns air conditioning on cold air is cold for a moment, and then heat comes on while air conditioning is running. Dealership is aware of problem.
Hood latch failed.
Hood slammed shut unexpectedly during servicing. Hood supports are now very weak and cannot support the weight of the hood.
Firestone wilderness at tires experienced uneven and excessive wear at such a low mileage on the outside of the tread and there is an unbalanced pulling at higher speeds (over 35 MPH).
Consumer hasn't been able to schedule appointment for recall 99v164.
Have received two mfr's recalls and unable to get honor; 99 v 164 000/secondary hood latch & 99 v 062 001/ cruise /speed control cable. Dealer stating parts are not available. Please provide any further details:
Prior to recall fuel throttle sticks ( 99v‑062). Yh
The horn failed. Yh
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer not able to have recalls performed, due to scheduling problems. Yh (99v‑062) and (99v‑164)
Dealer refused recall repair (99v‑164) / (99v‑062).
Knob for rear window wiper. Master switch to unlock doors. Air bag light.
On several occasions vehicle ABS light repeatedly coming on / off intermittently.
Received recall letter 99v164000, concerning hood latch. Contacted dealer no parts were available to correct the problem. *ak.et.
Hood latch recall repair denied due to dealership (99v164000).
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recalls 99v164000 , hood latch; and 99v06200, speed control cable. Dealer stated parts were not available, refused to correct recall.
3 problems; #1. Gas pedal sticks. Dealer says no problem, but keeps putting lube on linkage. #2 left front bearing replaced twice due to sqealing at low speed, other times they lubed rubber boot. #3 rear hatch when cold,lifts fail, hit head and upper back.
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