Side/rear Glass problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the glass and the window on the rear liftgate panel cracked. The contact stated that the dealer replaced it three times, but the failure occurred because the material was not made to expand or contract based on the weather. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Rear window hinges broke for the second time. They were fixed once with recall and are now broke again. Also the back lift gate panel has cracked.

My son went to leave in Explorer. Noticed hatch had popped open (has been doing this) and when he closed the two inch opening the glass exploded on him and all over driveway. Glass piece in eye which is ok and scrapes on arms and foot. This could have been so much worse and want answers to why this happened.

All 4 of the wheel bearings had to be replaces in a matter of 5 months the rear window has a crack in the fiberglass covering right down the middle said not covered not a health risk but the molding is still cracked from the bottom of window to the bottom of the molding piece brake lights stay on until u get back in and tap the brakes then the light shuts off.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07e104000 (visibility: glass, side/rear). The repair was performed prior to the purchase of the vehicle. The remedy was insufficient, as a result to the rear liftgate hinge failing to secure the window glass properly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. When operating the vehicle, the rear hatch door and the rear hatch window became unsecured and opened due to a crack near the rear window wiper. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The rear windshield has developed cracks, which subsequently caused the windshield wipers to fail. She took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but they did not perform an inspection. The manufacturer advised her to repair the vehicle, and if her model type was recalled, she could inquire about reimbursement. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.

3 large cracks in plastic trim below glass on rear lift gate "appeared" after a cold/icy day.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contacted stated that the rear window panel was fractured near the bottom. The contact was concerned that the window would fracture from the vehicle and break. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no a recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition. The rear window cracked near the location of the Ford emblem. The NHTSA website listed several related complaints. The manufacturer was aware of the defect, and will not authorize the repair. The current and failure mileage were both 49,000.

- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition. The rear window cracked near the location of the Ford emblem. The NHTSA website list several related complaints. The manufacturer is aware of the defect and will not authorize the repair. The current mileage was 50,000 and the failure mileage was 49,890.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the plastic underneath the rear liftgate's glass door has begun to crack. The door still operates properly. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage is 78,000 and failure mileage was 74,000.

Owner was driving on a residential street at approximately 25 mph when without warning the rear glass shattered. Owner contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Manufacture stated recall only applied to 4 door model, not 2 door model which the consumer owns.

While driving 35 mph rear window shattered. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

A consumer safety campaign 04520 was received for the rear glass falling out or cracking. Consumer took vehicle for an oil change and the dealer did not have the part for the vehicle. Consumer was concerned that someone will be injured, and he will be liable for the injuries. Manufacturer stated no parts have arrived yet.

Ford Explorer xls. Rear window shattered for unknown reason. The window appears to be under alot of tension. ?.

2003 Ford Explorer sitting in garage. Rear hatch glass exploded as hatch was half way to being closed.

While driving the 2003 Ford Explorer, the right rear window shattered under normal driving conditions.

Consumer stated that rear lift gate glass shattered while vehicle was parked in a "cool" parking lot on a "cool" day. Ts.