One problem related to hatchback/liftgate lock has been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer Sport.
Intermittently hatch back lever when pulled up to open the hatch failed to release and went back down. When this occurred the hatch back would not close.
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |