1998 Ford Explorer Sport latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 33 complaints for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was changing fuses in the engine compartment of our 98 explorer and the hood slammed shut on my hand and fingers. The pistons that held the hood up failed.
In 2007, my 1998 ford explorer driver door lock stopped working. It really didn't bother me all that much until one day by accident the door locked and would not come open. I had to push with all my force and pull up on the interior door handle at the same time. Finally it came open but the door handle broke. Now it was to the point of disgust. Didn't have the money to fix it so we waited until we did. In 2008, I took my explorer to the local dealership.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
- Electrical system 18 complaints
Latches & locks problems in other years
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