Hatchback/liftgate Hinge Problems of Ford Expedition

Ford Expedition owners have reported 5 problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the Expedition.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2022 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 01/28/2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the liftgate, and the liftgate failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the liftgate struck the roof and caused the liftgate to be damaged. The contact stated that when it was cold, the liftgate failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed that there was insufficient margin between the liftgate and roof spoiler. The contact was provided with manufacturer's recall number: ssm 53469. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2007 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 04/20/2008

Electronic rear hatch make an awful noise when opening and closing. It has been to the dealer twice for repair. They can not figure out what the problem is. The noise is not consistent, will come and go. They did indicate that the motor is loud. The noise still continues to exist.

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3 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 05/15/2006

: the contact stated there was rust appearing on the liftgate under the handle and between the window and the door. It appeared to be bubbling and rust formed. The vehicle was taken to a independent service shop for regular maintenance when the rust was observed. The dealer indicated that the rust may be due to water captured between the window and the structure of the door.

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4 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 03/15/2006

1997 Ford Expedition - the hinges on rear glass liftgate broke / fractured causing rear window glass to disconnect from the vehicles and crash to the ground and shatter. This sounds very similar to the recall already in effect for 2002 Ford explorers NHTSA campaign #04v442000.

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5 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 1999 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 10/05/1999

The faulty air shocks caused the rear hatch to fall and injure the driver. Yh.

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