Ford Explorer Door Problems
- 57
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 12
- Years with records
- 1999–2015
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 57 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- side door · 11 records
- door open · 9 records
- door handle · 8 records
- door ajar · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- passenger side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that the armrest on the front driver's side door panel had fractured. The contact took the vehicle to greenway motors (located at [redacted], morris, il 60450, [redacted]) and was informed that the repair was covered per a customer satisfaction campaign. The dealer restapled the door panel, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the…
ODI 11291359
Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear passenger side interior door handle was loose. Additionally, the door ajar warning indicator for the driver's door illuminated. The contact called sunnyside motor co., inc. ([redacted], holden, ma 01520, [redacted]) and a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred…
ODI 11110263
Body · Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a failure on the rear door handle. The contact noticed a crack between the door handle and glass. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11073837
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light illuminated, which caused the dome light to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.
ODI 10838068
Door · Seat Belts · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving, the front driver side seat belt would suddenly unlock. In addition, the driver side and passenger side front seats would move forward when making a sudden stop and the passenger side door and hatch door would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vin was not available. The failure mileage…
ODI 10780714
Door · Electrical System
The door ajar light (drivers door) indicates on dash and beeps even though the door is closed. Interior lights stay on making it hard to see at night. Interior lights stay on after leaving vehicle for several minutes thinking the door is open, running down battery. Vehicle's alarm system activates continuously as it thinks the door is open. Vehicle still under warranty and ford dealer replaced left front door latch…
ODI 10644595
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver's side door sensor failed to function properly, and the internal lighting remained illuminated and drained the battery. The chime sounded each time the failure occurred, which indicated that the door may be open when it was closed. The vehicle was taken to the one dealer twice and the sensors were cleaned. Within a year of the first…
ODI 10915617
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the door ajar sensor light illuminated indicating that the front driver side door was ajar although the door was closed and secured. The contact indicated the dome light would also remain on causing poor visibility when driving in reverse at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the sensor light but the failure eventually…
ODI 10733110