I broke the latch on the rear hatch of my 1999 explorer. Order ford explorer switch tailgate release online today. October, 2014 a consolidated ford cracked tailgate classaction lawsuit is moving forward on claims ford sold suvs with tailgates that are prone to crack because of defective materials. Im thinking about just putting my new one on with 3m double sided tape. Fits 20022005 ford explorer rear hatch tailgate panel trim w sealant fits. Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action. Ford explorer questions is there still a class action suit. Ford explorer owners have reported problems related to tailgate latch under the latcheslockslinkage category. Rear door to find your ford explorer rear door from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. In fact, even in my own small town, i see one or two explorers a week with the exact problem i have on mine. Ford explorer a cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate. Engine revs to 3200 rpms and makes a loud noise before feathering the gas to get the transmission to shift into 2nd gear. When my 2003 ford explorer had only 70, 000 miles on it, a crack developed on the panel beneath the window on the tailgate. The 2004 ford explorer has 769 problems reported for cracked panel below the rear window.
A consolidated ford cracked tailgate classaction lawsuit is moving forward on claims ford sold suvs with tailgates that are prone to crack because of defective materials. Ford issues two recalls in trucks, suvs over tailgate. The explorers lift gate has a builtin window that can be opened without opening the entire rear door. Ford explorer the ford explorer is a sport utility vehicle produced by the american manufacturer ford since 1990. Ford explorer questions rear hatch handle doesnt work. In short, scrape off the old cracked panel and install a new one.
Have a 2005 ford explorer that just went out of warranty and the back tailgate area cracked by the ford applique. Question from joannes in glendora, ca find answers to your 2004 ford explorer question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Rear liftgate release switch activation 2016 ford explorer. How to open repair 2000 explorer xlt rear hatchwindow handlelock that wont open 1 answer the rear handle to open rear hatch has no tension so clearly, something broke or disconnected and will not allow rear hatch to open. The best example i have was from this past spring i went to a park and there were two 2002 ford explorers and a 2002 mercury mariner.
The crack begins where the plastic covering meets the window and proceed downward toward the ford emblem directly in the center. My 2002 explorer xlt v8 has the crack, and my sisterinlaws 2004 explorer xls both have the crack. Hough then had to pay outofpocket to fix her explorers tailgate. I purchased this ford explorer limited from a car yard in brisbane early 2018, as i am a bit of a explorer fan. Replacement panels installed by both ford and owner have cracked, some have not. Mix and apply ford approved basecoat material to the front side only of the applique. This may be my last ford suv or others with ford name. The explorer suv is a vehicle designed by ford motor co. Trunks and tailgates for ford vehicles can be purchased at a higher price from a certified dealer, or more affordably from many of the renowned aftermarket companies in the market, such as those offered here.
To see how frequently ford explorer problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford had a bad design by gluing a piece of painted plastic to glass. This is a common problem im seeing on the road and also on posts to various web sites. Ford issues two recalls in trucks, suvs over tailgate issues. Join this group if you or someone you know has a ford explorer or mercury mountaineer with a cracked rear lift gate trim panel. The large crack down the tailgate is inevitable and should be covered under warranty. One of the more common problems with some ford models, and especially with a ford explorer, are cracks that happen in the rear panel. The rear tailgate on my ford explorer has a vertical crack that runs through the ford medallion on the back. Ford explorer defective tailgate class action lawsuit. How to open a ford explorers lift gate it still runs.
I have seen thousands of posts on just one website where others report the same problem and same response from ford. Dorman 924091 rear panel applique for select ford models. The ford repair manuals that are published by aftermarket companies are great as they are based on a complete tear down and rebuild. The ford repair manuals that are published by aftermarket companies are great as they are based on a co. Owners experiencing any of these problems may be successful in getting ford to repair the damage as a goodwill gesture, but the odds of that are similarly bleak due to the ongoing class action. Liftgate hatch crack below windshield next to ford logo. By carlos petroleo own work, modified by author to display crack. Spray and wipe the applique with plastic parts cleaner. This repair does not prevent more cracks from developing. Wow, i found one without a crack in the rear plastic emblem panel. Ford knew about the problem in early 2002 as evidenced by a series of technical service bulletins tsb. Crack in the plastic panel of tailgate 2004 ford explorer. Indeed, according to the complaint, although ford knew about the cracked tailgate problem in early2002, ford continued to sell the affected vehicles and systematically refused to repair or replace the damaged tailgates both inside and outside of the warranty period. Well this was the easiest small repair i did on my ford explorer ltd.
Not replaced, the piece will fall off and possibly create a road hazard. A crack suddenly appeared on the plastic area of my tailgate next to the ford symbol. Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action lawsuit. The affected suvs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 20022005 ford explorer, 20022005 mercury mountaineer and the 20032005 lincoln aviator. Nov 05, 2008 ford had a bad design by gluing a piece of painted plastic to glass. Ford explorer, mercury mountaineer,lincoln aviator. The ford explorer went on to become one of the most popular sport utility vehicles on the road. A cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate on ford explorer. I have noticed same problem on many other explorers i have seen. Jan 06, 2011 ford motor company, class action case no. I know this stuff is more than strong enough to hold the panel on.
Save yourself a couple hundred dollars and use the correct adhesive to prevent the panel from cracking again in the future. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford explorer based on. My neighbor had the same problem with his explorer and replaced it. To use the exterior rear liftgate release switch the ignition switch must be in the run or start position and the interior liftgate overhead console switch must be pulled, or by pressing the liftgate release button on key fobs equipped with a. Most of the ut ux uz models that are for sale have a crack in this panel, usually beside the ford emblem. Jan 19, 2015 question from joannes in glendora, ca find answers to your 2004 ford explorer question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Ford has released a service procedure to replace the applique without damage the the liftgate glass. I have a 2002 explorer and it has been cracked for about 3 years now. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. We too have a crack on the rear hatch panel that runs from top to bottom past the ford emblem 2002 ford explorer xls.
Bought my 2003 explorer and within months of using the tailgate, it cracked. How to fix the cracked panel below the rear window glass on the lift gate. It is rare that i see a 20022005 explorer on the road that does not have the crack. Ford has systematically refused to repair any cracked tailgates both inside and outside the warranty period asserting that the problem is the result of an outside force i. National fraud class action filed against ford over cracked.
A check engine light can be cleared with a simple fix or it could be a major problem find out now. Jun 21, 2011 indeed, according to the complaint, although ford knew about the cracked tailgate problem in early2002, ford continued to sell the affected vehicles and systematically refused to repair or replace the damaged tailgates both inside and outside of the warranty period. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Oct 30, 2015 owners seeking to request a good faith repair from ford are advised to call ford customer service directly at 18003923673. I broke the latch on the rear hatch of my 1999 explorer can i. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 2001 explorer models nationwide. Ford will not extend any goodwill repairs and claims it is not a design flaw. Restore the original appearance and integrity of your vehicle with this premiumquality truparts replacement tailgate handle. Ford explorer questions is there still a class action. Has anyone had any luck getting a free repair from ford. Ford tailgate hinge repair kits free shipping on orders. Lightly scuff the applique panel with a scotchbrite pad on both sides. In researching this, i discovered this is a common problem on several year models of explorers.
A cosmetic crack may develop on the plastic liftgate trim panel. This is a police application only and was implemented as a result of a request from the police advisory board. Made from the highest grade materials according to strict oe. Ford explorer body problems and repair descriptions at. The most recently reported issues are listed below. National fraud class action filed against ford over. Ford explorer body problems and repair descriptions at truedelta. In that tsb, ford says vehicles may exhibit a damagedcracked plastic applique on the tailgate. Like the first time, ford refused to repair the part. One of the more common problems with some ford models, and especially with a.
The model years through 2010 were traditional bodyon. I didnt really have any other choice, so i said yes, id go for the repair that they would pay for i dont know what. My daughter has the same problem with her ford explorer. What you see below is a previous search for a ford explorer rear door and does not include all the rear doors in your area. Owners seeking to request a good faith repair from ford are advised to call ford customer service directly at 18003923673. The explorer s lift gate has a builtin window that can be opened without opening the entire rear door. It nicely contrasts the paint that is beginning to bubble due to the iron contamination per ford tech service bulletin 04251 which should have triggered a recall. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford explorer based on all problems reported for the explorer. For some reason the crack on the hatch of explorers always seem to occur in the same place. Click to buy a replacement panel for hatch ford explorer from amazon.
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