Structure Related Problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Explorer Sport


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport

The Body problem

The rear lift gate on my explorer cracked on the left side of the Ford emblem. The gate cracked during normal operation of the vehicle. I have a habit of looking over my vehicle. The crack was discovered when I inspected my vehicle before going into my home.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Crack in rear upper tailgate   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she noticed that the hinge on the rear liftgate was not properly holding onto the glass. As a result, the glass was sliding down into the lift gate panel.   Read details...


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