Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the contact heard a loud bang, and the "door ajar" message was displayed. The contact pulled over and noticed that the front driver's side keyless entry keypad had detached, exposing the wires from the   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the front passenger’s side door failed to open as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts using the key fob to unlock the door, the door failed to open.   Read details...

The Electronic Lock/latch Actuator problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 mph the door lock access panel on the driver's side had started to loosen and had almost pulled away from the door.   Read details...


Latches/locks/linkage related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



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