Ford Explorer owners have reported 4,508 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (1,868 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (1,534 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a-pillar trim on the driver’s side windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part required for the Read details...
The fabric/plastic/felt under the car is falling to pieces! it's becoming a safety hazard. This complaint is posted in a lot of forums. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that one of the hinges on the liftgate window was rusted out and separated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was water on the rear carpet and the floor was wet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the sunroof. Read details...
Adhesive to the front door upper panel (securicode keyless entry keypad) did not adhere properly and the keyless entry pad and molding broke on the highway and flew off. This caused a malfunction signal to the liftgate (sensor registered as lift gate ajar, when effectively closed) interior lights Read details...