Tailgate Latch Problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 1 problem related to tailgate latch (under the latches/locks/linkage 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 Latch problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 09/12/2002

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. The consumer stated that he had to drive the unsafe vehicle for 2 and a half years limited to no high speed traveling. The consumer stated that he would like a refund. The tailgate keeps locking and the rear door can not be opened from inside. The right front window rattles whien it is all the way up.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
27
Latches/locks/linkage problems
18
Hood Latch problems
3
Tailgate Latch problems
1
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1


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