Jack Compartment Lid

[donaldbc]

Does anyone else have problems with the lid on the Rear Jack compartment coming off on a consistent basis? I lock it using those things and it still wiggles loose. Any ideas on how to fix this problem once and for all?

Thanks
Brian

 

[Alec]

Mine has 2 latches and a few tabs that fit into the rear panel. You sure you get those tabs in correctly?

 

[X~FACTOR]

Got the same problem on my '97. Annoying as hell. I think the fix is to add small rubber band and wrap it around the black piece that is already there. That might just work.

 

[JDraper]

My 01 has the same problem. Dealer has replaced the latches twice, but it still opens on it's own. Real PITA!

 

[spta97]

I had the same problem on my 2000 that I just picked up from the dealer on Sunday. One of the 2 knobs that hold it in had a tab broken off. They popped on out of another Explorer and problem fixed!

 

[bobs 93 x]

my 93 did the same till i removed the lug wrench from the panel. the extra weight made it come off all the time.

 

[MONMIX]

Never had that problem with my 2000, but I did have to put a little felt around the " lower the spare tire thingie " it was viberating ya know.

 

[Nick C.]

I have a little custom fit piece of soft side velcro on mine, it doesn't actually velcro but makes it fit more snug.

 

[IAmTodd]

I have that problem too. Only its only the front one. So the still stays in place. But the front sticks out and drives me crazy b/c I like everything to be perfect

 

[Limited Ex]

Originally posted by bobs 93 x
my 93 did the same till i removed the lug wrench from the panel. the extra weight made it come off all the time.

I did the same thing. Since the wrench has been gone, that lid has stayed put!

 

[Nate1]

The bottom of that panel is cracked on mine. I gave up... that peice of panel is like 3/4 of the left side, so I'm sure its $$$$ to replace, so I dont even try to cover it anymore... I just took the entire cover out :fire: