1998 Ford Explorer Sport Body and structure Problems

“Drivers side seat back collapsed and broke while driving at 55 MPH. Therefore the seat back adjustment handle no longer works. Also, the frame attached to the floor is cracked now.”

“Cannot open driver's side door. Automatic door opener does not work, door handle does not open door, key does not open door. The only way to exit the car is to crawl over the front seat divider and exit through the front passenger seat door. The driver is literally trapped in the car.”

“Running boards are so badly corroded you could see right through to the road. Rust spreading badly through undercarriage. Had to have running boards removed before they fell off.”

“Consumer state that on july 3 1999 while sitting in passenger seat the car suddenly went out of control and rolled over mulitiple times, as a result ofm the roll over the passenger was rendered unconscious, when the roof caved in on his head, passenger sustaind permanent injuries.”

“Door lock was not working when it was cold. Now, door lock on driver's side is completely out, the key just turns in the lock and does not work. The other locks (passenger and back window) do not work either. You have to turn the key many times before lock works, then you have to either crawl over the seats or press the unlock button several times before lock engages. I was outside in the rain for at least 5 minutes trying to get the lock to work on the passenger side of car because driver's side is broken. On going problem for at least 3 months.”