2004 ford explorer hatch cracked

Liftgate hatch crack below windshield next to ford logo 2002. Jan 11, 2011 dear ford it is time for me to buy a new car for my wife. After opening the liftgate window, the contact noticed a crack on the driver side hatch. In 2004, ford motor company initiated a voluntary recall 04v442 to address complaints regarding the lift gate on 2002 and 2003 explorers and mercury mountaineers, in which the lift gate glass broke off and fell. Ford explorer questions rear hatch handle doesnt work. Its a widespread problem in all fordfamily suvs from that generation, including the mercury mountaineer and lincoln aviator. Liftgatetailgate panel kit 2004 ford explorer oreilly.

Ford explorer a cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate 681 reports. Bought my 2003 explorer and within months of using the tailgate, it cracked. The topquality saa license plate bezel is a great way to improve the look of your vehicles rear fascia. My husband blamed our teenager, as he was the last to drive the car. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.

Ford explorer 2004, polished stainless steel license plate trim by saa, 1 piece. To see how frequently ford explorer problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The hatch of our 2004 ford explorer cracked on its own and then 2 weeks later another crack appeared now the glass is starting to shift. Mar 11, 2008 ford forum is a community to discuss all things ford. The affected suvs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 20022005 ford explorer, 20022005 mercury mountaineer and the 20032005 lincoln aviator. Ford was aware of the problem as early as 2002, and that they issued a number of service bulletins the following year admitting that the vehicles may exhibit a damagedcracked plastic applique on the tailgate. Maxlift lift supports are an ideal replacement for worn original units designed for opening and holding hoods, hatches, lids, etc.

Ford explorer cracked rear panel lawsuit seeks class. Unless they pay for all repairs, i will leave the crack on the tailgate to advertise fords commitment to quality. Is there still a class action suit pending for the rear hatch cracking on 2002 ford explorer. Liftgate hatch crack below windshield next to ford logo. I have seen multiple explorer with the same defect.

It seems to be related to the new steering column but im not really sure what the problem is exactly. A ford explorer cracked rear panel lawsuit is still in its early stages as. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, and the liftgate hinge kit was ordered for the repair, because the liftgate hinge had fractured. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. The ford body shop told us that he has seen over 500 explorer within the last 3 months with the same problem. Plastic panel split below window anonymous, ae 2004 ford explorer xlt 4. Its a widespread problem in all ford family suvs from that generation, including the mercury mountaineer and lincoln aviator. Ford defective cracked tailgate class action top class actions. The 2004 ford explorer has 769 problems reported for cracked panel below the rear window.

Today i show you how to replace the cracked rear hatch trim on the. A cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate on ford explorer. I cant seem to find any way to remove the back panel to see what is wrong. Ford explorer latches locks linkages 2004 ford explorer. Join this group if you or someone you know has a ford explorer or mercury mountaineer with a cracked rear lift gate trim panel. If you own a 20022005 explorer, chances are your rear liftgate is cracked. Nov 11, 2014 a consolidated ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit is moving forward on claims ford sold suvs with tailgates that are prone to crack because of defective materials. We noticed our 2003 ford explorer hatch cracked to the right of the ford emblem, all the way from the glass to the bottom. Florida for a potential class action lawsuit against ford they are dragging their feet on making repairs to my wifes. I have a 2004 ford explorer and the plastic panel below the rear hatch has cracked. Im thinking about just putting my new one on with 3m double sided tape.

Crack through ford decal from top to bottom of trim piece below rear hatch glass. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 2004 explorer models in elgin. Ford explorer 2004, maxlift back glass lift support by monroe. Ford explorer s cracked lift gate results in class action lawsuit discussion in general articles started by vanessa wilson. If you bought a steering column specified for a model older or newer than the ford explorer you own, then your new column is causing your. The most recently reported issues are listed below. In short, scrape off the old cracked panel and install a new one. I know this stuff is more than strong enough to hold the panel on.

While manually opening the rear liftgate, it spontaneously closed. Oct 30, 2015 despite claims by ford that a cosmetic defect did not justify a class action lawsuit, the suit is progressing on claims that. I am looking for others with the same problem in s. Replacing the cracked rear hatch trim project off road explorer. Hatchbackliftgate problems of the 2004 ford explorer part 1. Save yourself a couple hundred dollars and use the correct adhesive to prevent the panel from cracking again in the future. Click to buy a replacement panel for hatch ford explorer from amazon. Ford class action lawsuit alleges cracked tailgate defect. Latches locks linkages problem on the 2004 ford explorer. I was in the car with him when he drove and knew he did not do anything wrong. How to fix the cracked panel below the rear window glass on the lift gate. My husband said that perhaps we slammed the hatch to hard. Buy a 2004 ford explorer rear panel applique at discount prices.

Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Gayle sapp mine just cracked today on my 2004 explorer. I see where it has been a problem for the 2002 explorer. Cant believe ford wont repair what is obviously their mistake. I see ford has a new glue that is supposed to let the panel move freely. Check out our discussions on the ford escape, mustang, edge, f150, raptor, explorer, focus, fusion, fiesta and more. I replaced the steering column of my ford explorer and now my door locks and windows are not working. The plastic piece below the rear hatch glass has cracked between the window and the top of the tail gate. I was pulling the latch to open the rear hatch and something seemed to pop and the hatch didnt open. At 47,000 miles the rear hatch panel cracked and it almost never gets opened. Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action lawsuit. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 ford explorer based on all problems reported for the 2004 explorer. Ford explorer body problems and repair descriptions at truedelta.

Shop 2004 ford explorer vehicles for sale in elgin, il at cars. Ford explorer questions is there still a class action suit pending for. Some vehicles may exhibit a damagedcracked plastic applique without. Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action. A ford explorer cracked rear panel lawsuit is still in its early stages as ford tries to convince the court that classaction certification should be denied.