1998 Ford Explorer Sport latches/locks/linkages problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had my driver's seat recliner mechanism repaired before, but the recliner driver's seat has broken again. Now the recliner driver's seat reclines totally, until it touches the back seat cushion. The dealership told me the part to repair the seat is no longer manufactured. I was told I could…”
filed Aug 3, 2010
“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…”
filed Jan 27, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.