Hatchback/liftgate Problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 2 problems related to hatchback/liftgate (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 Trac based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport Trac.

1 Hatchback/liftgate problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 08/30/2005

I think the rear door of Ford explorers should be investigated. I have a 1997 Ford explorer XLT. The weld that holds the rear door at the top is starting to come apart. I was informed that this is an engineering defect on Ford explorers by a Ford body shop. Why has there not been a recall on this issue? I have also seen this on several other explorers. I was told that this occurs because the sheet metal used on the door is so thin that it does not support the weight of the rear door that good.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate problem of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 01/22/2004

If the removable liftgate has any pressure on the bottom, it will release. When it releases, it is heavy enough to cause harm or injury to a person. Please provide further details.

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