Sun Roof problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to sun roof have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2001

While traveling at highway speed of 55-60 mph sun roof came off vehicle. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that it was out of warranty and not cover under a recall. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.

2 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 09/22/1998

Whenever it rains the sun roof would leak excessively on driver's side onto the instrument panel/dashboard & the floor. Had been at dealer 2 times for same problem. They resealed it the first time, but problem still exists. Will be replacing entire sun roof.

3 Sun Roof problem

Sun roof mulfunctions. Yh.




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