Cracks in rear liftgate panel, is there a factory recall for this since so many explorers have this problem. Cracked panel behind rear window,2004 ford explorer. There is a crack down the tailgate starting at the windshield wiper down around the logo to the bumper. Ford explorer owners have reported problems related to tailgate latch under the latcheslockslinkage category. Replacing the cracked rear hatch trim project off road explorer. This is a common problem im seeing on the road and also on posts to various web sites. Ford explorer tailgate window panel mine is actually not cracked but the 2 studs holding the latch catch rustedbroke off so only. Is there still a class action suit pending for the rear. Is there still a class action suit pending for the rear hatch cracking on 2002 ford explorer. My 2005 ford explorer recently got a crack in the top hatch panel.
Strongarm 4584 ford explorer, liftgate lift support, pack of 1. Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action. The ford repair manuals that are published by aftermarket companies are great as they are based on a complete tear down and rebuild. Jun 20, 2011 the ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all u. Ford explorer defective tailgate class action lawsuit. Two ford dealerships told me it was my fault for closing. Too boot, i have spent thousands on a new transmission and. Today i show you how to replace the cracked rear hatch trim on the explorer with a brand new one, but rather than just replace it, i decided to shave off the rear ford emblem. The manufacturer was notified and stated there had not been enough complaints to issue a recall and referred her to nhtsa. Ford explorer a cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate 681 reports. Ford explorer from amazon use rubber silicone adhesive aka rtv silicone to.
Today i show you how to replace the cracked rear hatch trim on the. In that tsb, ford says vehicles may exhibit a damaged cracked plastic applique on the tailgate. The location of this crack is approximately 3 inches to the right of the ford emblem under the rear tailgate window. Is there still a class action suit pending for the. Crack in the plastic panel of tailgate 2004 ford explorer joannes in glendora, ca on. There is an outside handle but it will not open, it doesnt feel like the linkage is off but who knows, as far as i know there is no inside hatch release. But its getting hard to find a decent van or car anymore. I have a crack in mine and several people in my community have experienced that. I see many complaints on answered by a verified ford mechanic. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. How to open a ford explorers lift gate it still runs. Ford knew about the problem in early 2002 as evidenced by a series of technical service bulletins tsb.
Ford s knowledge of the problem during the same time period that the vehicles were being manufactured obligated them to inform the. The allnew 2020 explorer has been completely redesigned inside, outside and under the hood. It nicely contrasts the paint that is beginning to bubble due to the iron contamination per ford tech service bulletin 04251 which should have triggered a recall. Ford now offers a commanding, nocompromise explorer limited hybrid as well as the most powerful explorer to date, the allnew explorer.
To find your ford explorer rear door from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. The contact stated that there was a crack in the tailgate of the vehicle under the rear window. The explorers lift gate has a builtin window that can be opened without opening the entire rear door. I own a 2002 ford explorer and the plastic on the tailgate beside the emblem is cracked. In that tsb, ford says vehicles may exhibit a damagedcracked plastic applique on the tailgate. I know this stuff is more than strong enough to hold the panel on. Ford tailgate crack explorer, lincoln aviator, mercury mountaineer class.
I came out one day from the grocery store only to find a large crack that runs from the window to the. Ford explorer questions is there still a class action suit pending for. In addition to new capability enhancing features like rearwheel drive, there are also two new available trims. Ford explorer cracked rear panel lawsuit seeks class. For explorer g3 gold 0205 upgraded rear hatch lift gate. Despite knowing about the issue, ford continued to sell these vehicles in good faith. Like the first time, ford refused to repair the part. So glad there is a class action suit to hold ford accountable. The suit seeks to represent all current and former owners and leases of ford explorers or mercury mountaineers from 20022005 and lincoln aviators from 20032005. Restore the original appearance and integrity of your vehicle with this premiumquality truparts replacement tailgate handle.
A ford explorer cracked rear panel lawsuit is still in its early stages as. The weld seam sealant used above the tailgate has failed and begun cracking, allowing rainto enter through the poorly done welding, and drips into my cargo area through the rear speakers, down the seatbelt, and onto my seats. There is no key hole for the rear hatch, the fob only unlocks it. National fraud class action filed against ford over. Put your vehicle back in top shape and replace your chipped, scratched, dinged, or otherwise damaged auto body parts with the high quality and affordable price of sherman products. Liftgate hatch crack below windshield next to ford logo 2002.
Ford explorers cracked lift gate results in class action lawsuit. Find a quality ford explorer decklid tailgate and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. I see ford has a new glue that is supposed to let the panel move freely. Join this group if you or someone you know has a ford explorer or mercury mountaineer with a cracked rear lift gate trim panel. 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. I was pulling the latch to open the rear hatch and something seemed to pop and the hatch didnt open. Not replaced, the piece will fall off and possibly create a road hazard. National fraud class action filed against ford over cracked. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford explorer based on all problems reported for the explorer. Im thinking about just putting my new one on with 3m double sided tape. Replacing the cracked rear hatch trim project off road explorer duration. Sep 27, 2017 the large crack down the tailgate is inevitable and should be covered under warranty. Explorer rear panels have more cracks than a plumbers convention.
Details of all structure tailgate problems of ford explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. At issue is a design defect that enables read more. A crack suddenly appeared on the plastic area of my tailgate next to the ford symbol. I purchased this 2003 ford explorer new and in 2006 i noticed the crack in the tailgate. What you see below is a previous search for a ford explorer rear door and does not include all the rear doors in your area.
The affected suvs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 20022005 ford explorer, 20022005 mercury mountaineer and the 20032005 lincoln aviator. Two ford dealerships told me it was my fault for closing the glass too hard and not covered and of course. Nov 18, 2016 the plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit allege that certain ford vehicles suffer from a defect that causes tailgates to crack. We have the largest selection of ford explorer rear door parts at discount prices. October, 2014 a consolidated ford cracked tailgate classaction lawsuit is moving forward on claims ford sold suvs with tailgates that are prone to crack because of defective materials. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 2001 explorer models nationwide. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. My neighbor had the same problem with his explorer and replaced it. Seems like a manufacturers defect to me common sense. Cf advance for 0205 ford explorer ld medium wedgewood. Crack in the plastic panel of tailgate 2004 ford explorer. Is there still a class action suit pending for the rear hat.
Rear tailgate has cracked and ford wont do anything even though almost all explorers driving down the road have the same issue robert e. Ford explorer questions rear hatch handle doesnt work. I quickly discovered however that there are two cracks in the tailgate body just above the hinge locations for the tailgate. Noticed a crack in the rear panel located below tailgate glass the crack is from top to bottom. Does ford have a program to repair a cracked rear liftgate panel just below the glass. Fords knowledge of the problem during the same time period that the vehicles were being manufactured obligated them to inform the public about. I left my vechicle at an airlines parking to return home after a week on 22406 and find a crack in the top panel of the rear hatch of my 2002 ford explorer. The ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all u. Most models are fivedoor models, with the fifth door being the rear lift gate on the back of the vehicle. The rear tailgate on my ford explorer has a vertical crack that runs through the ford medallion on the back.
Because ford was aware of this defect during the manufacturing and sale of these vehicles, ford has a duty to disclose information about the problem. My daughter has the same problem with her ford explorer. A cosmetic crack may develop on the liftgate on ford explorer. Liftgate hatch crack below windshield next to ford logo. Ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit trimmed top class.
We have the largest selection of ford explorer decklid tailgate parts at discount prices. The large crack down the tailgate is inevitable and should be covered under warranty. Ford explorer defective tailgate class action lawsuit class. My explorer had a fullwidth crack in the rear tailgate. Ford tailgate crack explorer, lincoln aviator, mercury mountaineer class action lawsuit.
In short, scrape off the old cracked panel and install a new one. Upgraded for ford explorer primer rear hatch lift gate. One of the more common problems with some ford models, and especially with a ford explorer, are cracks that happen in the rear panel. The explorer s lift gate has a builtin window that can be opened without opening the entire rear door. Order ford explorer switch tailgate release online today. Made from the highest grade materials according to strict oe. Click to buy a replacement panel for hatch ford explorer from amazon use rubber silicone adhesive aka rtv silicone to glue the new panel to your hatch. The 2004 ford explorer has 769 problems reported for cracked panel below the rear window. The explorer suv is a vehicle designed by ford motor co.
The page hosts a good number of ford explorer owners complaints and commiserations. The plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit allege that certain ford vehicles suffer from a defect that causes tailgates to crack. How to fix the cracked panel below the rear window glass on the lift gate. Ford explorer s cracked lift gate results in class action lawsuit discussion in. Bought my 2003 explorer and within months of using the tailgate, it cracked.
Ford tailgate cracks continue to plague explorer owners multiple cracked tailgate class action lawsuits are underway against ford motor co. Replacing the cracked rear hatch trim project off road. A consumer fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in the united states district court for the northern district of california on behalf of a proposed nationwide class of consumers of certain ford suvs that have experienced damage, in the form of a large crack, to the tailgate of their vehicles. Ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit top class actions.
The best example i have was from this past spring i went to a park and there were two 2002 ford explorers and a 2002 mercury mariner. Ford explorer defective tailgate class action lawsuit the plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit allege that certain ford vehicles suffer from a defect that causes tailgates to crack. I want to sell my ford explorer with the cracked trim panel. My body man says he has replaced ones on new vehicles. Jan 19, 2015 question from joannes in glendora, ca find answers to your 2004 ford explorer question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Join a ford cracked tailgate class action lawsuit if you experienced. Find a quality ford explorer rear door and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. 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. Ford tailgate cracks continue to plague explorer owners. I believe that ford should have never put a fiberglass or plastic body part on something that opens and closes regularly. Nov 25, 2014 ford tailgate cracks continue to plague explorer owners multiple cracked tailgate class action lawsuits are underway against ford motor co. Rear liftgate hatch tailgate lift supports gas springs shocks struts for mercury mountaineer 20012007,ford explorer 20022005 4584 sg204043,pack of 2.
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