Ford Explorer accessories - exterior problems

accessories - exterior problem

8.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

72,667 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace door handles (1 reports)

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problem #3

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.

J L.

Quincy, MA, USA

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problem #2

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...

Kate M.

Eugene, OR, USA

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problem #1

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

lac_21

Camilla, Georgia, USA

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