Two problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a vehicle that has serious safety problems, the manufacturer has attempted to repair the defects on a number of occasions but I am left with a vehicle that is unsafe. The NHTSA website shows several listings of the same problems I have encountered: NHTSA item # sb613200 NHTSA item # sb605343 NHTSA item # sb613320 all items pertaining to engine hesitation. My vehicle is a safety hazard when this intermittent condition occurres, when pulling into the flow of traffic or crossing across traffic the vehicle may leave me as a "sitting duck". Another persistant problem that I have is a driveline vibration. After replacing the defective tires (firestone wilderness at) at my expence, the vibration still exists especially under a towing load. This problem also was attempted to be repaired, on more than one occasion, by the manufacturer but I am left with a vehicle that feels as if the transmission/rear end is about to fall apart. I think the manufacturer has issued a service bulletin for this vibration caused by rear end/transmission defects of it's trucks but I have not been able to obtain it. If you can assist me in any way please contact me. Thank you.
Driver's door has pulled away from the frame of vehicle, causing the door not to properly close. Please give any further details.