Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Door Hinge problems | |
| Structure problems |
Running boards are so badly corroded you could see right through to the road. Rust spreading badly through undercarriage. Had to have running boards removed before they fell off.
Cannot open driver's side door. Automatic door opener does not work, door handle does not open door, key does not open door. The only way to exit the car is to crawl over the front seat divider and exit through the front passenger seat door. The driver is literally trapped in the car.
Consumer state that on July 3 1999 while sitting in passenger seat the car suddenly went out of control and rolled over mulitiple times, as a result ofm the roll over the passenger was rendered unconscious, when the roof caved in on his head, passenger sustaind permanent injuries.