1994 Ford Explorer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 1,207 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear door's left hydraulic support -- spot weld failed at truck body -- door collapsed on wife's head before slamming down on hydraulic support which jammed between door and truck body, bending left side of door. Wife sustained injuries to head and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #708381, filed 1999-07“The hood latch was faulty due to 1 inch spring which became weak, this allowed the hood to blow back against the windshield causing loss of visibility while the consumer was driving. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560423, filed 2001-03“Consumer states that electrical current that runs through the automatic passenger's side door is so strong that it causes passenger's arm to be burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10032108, filed 2003-08“While driving 50-55mph the hood flew up on the truck. When the hood flew up , the hood came back and hit the windshield and it cracked. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that it was due to poor design of the hood latch.”
NHTSA complaint #818426, filed 1997-12“While driving at approximately 50mph with the sun roof closed, sun roof latch blew out & fell behind vehicle onto roadway, without any warning. Taking vehicle to dealer to check out.”
NHTSA complaint #848065, filed 1999-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 16 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 50 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 2% |
| 1998 | 65 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 2% |
| 1996 | 34 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 23 | 2% |
| 1993 | 13 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Explorer
331 complaintsBrakes
261 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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