9.2
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$200.00
Average Mileage:
94,600 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace door handles (2 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
Helpful Websites About 2001 Ford Explorer door handles broke
2007Apr 01
Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
How embarrassing was it to either have to climb through the passenger side or climb through the window to enter my car?! Let me tell you. It started to mess up the winter previous to repair. So, sometimes the handle would not work, i would have to climb across my seats and try not to get snow, slush and/or salt all over my seats. Then, I had to locate a handle from a junk yard, because I couldn't afford to buy a whole new assembly. On top of that, the replacement is already on its last leg! Love my car, HATE this problem!
2007Nov 28
Explorer Limited V6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I think that a recall should be made for this problem. My brother has a 2000 Ford Explorer with the same problem. Massachusetts now requires the door handle to be working in order to get a current inspection sticker.(I found this out 2 weeks before I needed one, so of course I got a rejection sticker.) If both my brother and I have this problem, I am assuming other owners of Ford Explorers have similar problems with their door handles. Ford should fix this problem at no cost to the owners if this is a reoccurring problem, especially now that Massachusetts has heightened its inspection sticker requirements.
2006May 28
(reported on)Explorer Sport
- 92,000 miles
Out of the blue, the exterior handle of the driver's side door is "loose" & the lock refuses to budge - regardless of manual or remote unlocking. So far all other locks seem okay... Although about a year ago, I remember the locks were funky for about a week. Not sure why it cleared up that time... Seems like loose mechanical part/s...
2006Apr 07
(reported on)Explorer
- 86,000 miles
ALL THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE OR WILL NOT OPEN. I CAN'T EVEN PUT THE WINDOWS UP AT ALL. IF I DO I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN THE VEHICLE
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2009Apr 16
Explorer XLS V6
my ford was paid off in april and first the driver side door handle, then the passenger side handle,and then the passenger side rear went bye-bye. my car failed inspection because of the air bag light kept flashing. Thank you CASH for CLUNKERS!!! I now have a Kia...
sdriscockma
Boston, MA, USA
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