9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
35,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- change door hinge design (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
Helpful Websites About 2003 Ford Explorer hinges don't hold doors open
2003Mar 13
(reported on)Explorer Sport
- 1,000 miles
My new 2003 Explorer Sport which cost alot of money has faulty door hinges. When you open the door it won't catch & hold. If on the very slightest incline the door will slam on you. This is a very important safety issue for me as I have small grandchildren that ride in my vehicle & I find this dangerous not to mention inconvenient. When I drive my daughter & grandchildren anywhere I have to hold the door open while she puts one child in the back & she holds the door while I put the other child in the back in their carseats. The car dealership service dept stated all the other 2 door Explorers have the same hinge & they can do nothing to fix it. I'm sure mini-van manufacturers said the same thing when sliding doors slammed on people. Does anyone else have this problem or care about it?
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2007May 31
(reported on)Explorer V6
lost hinge screws on one side of the hatch door. Stuck inside door panel.
Christine B.
Muskegon, MI, USA
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