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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2024 Ford Explorer Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2024 Ford Explorer, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact rented a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15-20 MPH, the hood became ajar, raised up, and struck the windshield. The windshield shattered and sprayed shards of glass onto the occupants inside the vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The Police were called to the scene and filed a Police report. The vehicle was towed to the rental facility. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11581954, filed 2024-04

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202511%
202415%
202311%
202221%
202110%
202071%
201910%
201820%
201750%
201650%
201510%
201430%
2013161%
201110%
200710%
2005102%
2004232%
2003172%
2002502%
200121%
2000293%
1999332%
1998653%
1997322%
1996342%
1995111%
1994232%
1993131%
199241%
1991122%

Other parts of the 2024 Ford Explorer

Other or unknown
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology