Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

One problem related to hatchback/liftgate lock has been reported for the 2017 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2017 Explorer.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the front driver’s side the keypad on the door detached from the vehicle and was hanging on by a wire. The contact stated that the liftgate ajar warning light was illuminated however, she was unable to open the liftgate. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact also requested that the vehicle be serviced and the recalls associated with the VIN to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.




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