Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 95 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hatchback/liftgate hinge (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Body mounts deteriorated crumpled. Body down on frame causing irregular ride control Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the hatchback hinges fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v442000 (structure); however, the VIN was not included in Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport. While driving approximately 25 mph, a noise emerged from the rear hatch window. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the piece that held the window in place was fractured. Read details...
Rear liftgate window completely shattered. Vehicle was parked and been so for 3 hours. Temperature was about 60 degrees. There was no visible cracks or other defects. Was witnessed by several people. Did not just crack or break. It shattered into thousands or pieces. Was not being opened or closed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the lift gate glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v442000 (structure) due to the vehicle being a two door and not a four door. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Read details...