Open the rear door like any other--Squeeze the handle. If it doesn't open (and isn't locked), it may need service. I replaced the handle/latch mechanism on my 2002 Escape in late 2009. Check for recall applicabilitiy. Seems to me there is something online about a rear latch recall.
You back into a pole. Then the hatch pops open
You can open the back hatch on a ford explorer by either accessing a switch located in the front console of the car or by finding a switch located between two of the backseat cusions.
Open the hatch and look for a tear or broken section on the rubber molding that goes around the perimeter.
1989 Bronco11 back hatch door won,t open
2005 ford escape door handle inside and outside the suv will not open the door
my hatch handle is broke
A mechanical problem is causing your Ford Explorer not to lock with the bottom when your start the car.
I HAVE ASK THE QUESTION OF HOW TO OPEN THE WINDOW ON THE BACK HATCH OF A 95 VILLANGER & EVERYTHING ELSE KEEPS COMING UP BUT NO ANSWER TO MY ?
The back hatch will often not open if the internal mechanism or release has become damaged. Replacing the latch is the most effective and reliable fix.
open the hatch, it should be somewhere in the back on the left hand side maybe behind the plastic panel
It could be that the lock motors are not working, or that the connection in the wiring has been broken somewhere.
When you open the hatch back there are two screws, take that off and then pop off the light cover and it is there.