hatch

The problem Something is wrong with my the hatch lock on my 4 door 1998 Ford Explorer. Whenever the hatch is locked on my 1998 Explorer the glass unlocks and whenever hatch gets unlocked the hatch locks. I think I caused the problem by getting a friend to pull on the hatch glass while I reached...

Hi, I am sure this is a common issue. My rear hatch won’t open! What’s the fix for this? I assume crawl into the trunk, pull the plastic, find the catch and replace the I. We workings? Yes I know it’s probably easy but being daddy daycare to a 9 month old makes a easy job far more complex!!!!

Ive been a long time lurker, and owned my 2016 XLT for about a year now. I work out of the explorer (flying drones) and the night time lighting in the cargo bay and hatch area is abysmal... so I came up with this!

Hello everyone, I wanted to share my latest ownership experience regarding my CPO 2014 Explorer Sport. When purchased, the liftgate was misaligned which Washington Ford in Washington, PA graciously allowed me to expense the realignment due to the issue existing upon pick up. Fast forward 7...

Greetings all, My Girlfriend has a 2004 Explorer XLT, and the hatch won't open. She got her coat sleeve stuck in the bottom of the hatch, and now it won't budge. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!

I have an 04 Explorer Limited, the rear piece on the hatch just cracked down the middle. I was wondering if a hatch from an 06-10 Explorer would work? I mean I know it will bolt on, but what about the latch and power lock? I know I can just replace the panel on the one now, but I was just...

Hello all! Had the problem for awhile now and I’ve searched for a solution here and there, but it’s becoming more and more inconvenient and I need help. The rear hatch is locked shut and won’t open. When I push the button to open it in the rear, I can hear it wanting to open but it’ll only...

Just got me a 1998 explorer xl 4X4 to haul my kids and everything in it esp for work. Well only thing besides an exhaust and sway bar bushings it's a pretty sound suv. For some reason the hatch is way out of wack. It closes but I'm guessin not fully because the door ajar light is still on and it...

Addition: Lift Support - Explorer 1991-2003 - Liftgate - Strong Arm 4754 :us:

Hi, I'm a big ford guy and have been trying to convince my dad to pick up a new explorer. He loves the explorer sport power and looks but he currently has an older GMC yukon and he loves his cargo capacity. I have siblings in college and as such being able to transport a twin mattress is a...

I figure I should share my success with how I successfully swapped a pump in just under 1.5 hours. Not to mention... installed an access hatch that came in very handy only a few months later (had an unrelated evap tank vent problem that was quickly remedied). Note: Only the access...

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and glad to have found it! I have a 2002 Explorer and the rear window latch mechanism stopped working. We took apart the rear hatch to find a plastic piece that attaches the cable to the latch dry rotted and fell apart. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find...

Hey guys. I did this fairly simple body work mod to delete the rear wiper (which had broke) from my 2nd gen mountaineer. http://i.imgur.com/oUCmGSS.jpg I basically stuck some steel plates with JB weld to the inside of the holes, did some bondo work, and then painted over.The paint job is...

Yes can anybody help me by telling me what this part is called and where I could get it. All help would be appreciated.

Hey guys, My rear hatch closes and latches...but not completely. it's like if you take your driver door and push it till the latch catches but you can still push and pull it about 1-2 inches...I hope you understand what i am saying lol It stays closed and i cant even pull it open. Lights...

Was opening my glass hatch and the hinges sheared completely! Is there any known issues with this? I know there was issues with the 3rd gen. Will Add photos soon.

I have a second generation sport. Mine is a 2002, but looks the same as a 2001. The 4 door went to 3rd Gen in 2002, but the sport and I think the sport track is still 2 gen,body/frame ect...in 2002. I need a new/used back hatch glass. Does any on know if it the same for say 2000-2002 sports...

Alright this ex seems to leak everywhere I have gotten all of them fixed except one. The Rear hatch seems to leak when we get anything over a light rain. I first noticed it a month ago and just thought I didn't get it clased all the way. But last week when I took it to the car wash I noticed it...

If you have been following some of my threads, I have been replacing and cleaning my interior of my newly purchased 99' XLT. Here is my carpet replacement thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272522 I then found and replaced the floor mats...

I have purchesed a 2003 explorer xlt rebuilder. i replaced rear hatch and left taillight. i have come across some snags and would like some advice. iv posted threads and no ones been a big help. I was wondering if any body knows if i can go to the dealer and have my hinges replaced on my hatch...

Hey just wondering if any one knows the OEM part number for the rear Ford oval emblem? Im in need for a new one and the hatch i bought for didnt not come with one. Thanks Jesse

My rear door has never quite functioned properly since I bought it, there is small gouge in the metal as if someone backed into something idk bought it used, the handle opened just the window for a about a year then that stopped working so my friend (big guy) turned the handle really hard and...

Hi, I just got a 96 Eddie Bauer from my brother and can't opent he rear hatch. AS long as I remeber his rear hatch handle was difficult to open. (wouldn't turn) and now it is near impossible to turn (only occasionally) Im a strong guy so it's not that I don't put enough muscle into...

The outer frame of the skylight/roof hatch is higher than the inner frame to allow a place for weatherstripping to be installed.

This is the top view of a skylight/roof hatch.

This the the bottom view of a piano hinge of a skylight/roof hatch.

These are mitered corners of a skylight/roof hatch.

This is the inner, and outer frame of a skylight/roof hatch.