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1998 Ford Explorer
Accessories - Exterior Problems
1998 Ford Explorer Accessories - Exterior Problems
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- Exterior Door Handle & Lock Not Working
- Door Handle Broke
- Trunk Window Unlocks When Doors Are Locked
- Washer Pump Not Working Properly
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer: Motor
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hatchback/Liftgate: Lock
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Interior
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer: Linkages
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer: Switch/Wiring
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