Tailgate Hinge Problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 2 problems related to tailgate hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport.

1 Tailgate Hinge problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 02/24/2008

Noticed that the back panel of tailgate is cracked on Friday, February 22, 2008. The crack runs from underneath the rear windshield to the Ford emblem and the continues to the handle of the tailgate. The crack is open, and I have cut my finger on it when closing the tailgate. I'm trying to close it another way, but there's no other place to put your hand to close the tailgate because the crack comes down to the middle of the handle. I am afraid that the panel will fall completely off or the rear glass will dislodge and fall out. I am taking the vehicle to the dealership this week to determine how to get it fixed.

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2 Tailgate Hinge problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 11/27/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the rear glass hinges were not attached to the tailgate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,260.

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