Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 50 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The drivers side door began malfunctioning, locking and unlocking itself. This continued until it just locked and will not open at all. Both the outside and inside handle have just stopped working and I can't get out on the drivers side at all. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that both rear interior child locks failed in the locked position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated this was a normal occurrence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...
Hood would not open. After 2 hours of working on the latch through the grille, I finally was able to open the hood. After buying a replacement from my local Ford dealer,$68. 00, and replacing the corroded latch, the new one worked fine. For now. Read details...
While driving over 70 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic detrermined that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the tires where cupping and had to be replaced. Read details...
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. Read details...