How often should the hinges and latch assemblies on the doors, hood,Liftgate and tailgate be lubricated on Ford Explorer?

Every 3000 miles or each 3 months, couples of drops of light or lock lubricant should on the hinges and latch assembly of the doors, the hood as well as the tailgate or the lift gate. Also, the door latch strikers should be greased with thin layer of grease to reduce signs of wears and to enhance its operation. One should also apply spray on graphite lubricant on the door and lift gate locks.

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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 7L1Z-7843150-D
$79.46 MSRP: $144.73
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Gate Latch, Latch Assembly, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: 7L1Z-7843150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: FA1Z-7443150-B
$165.68 MSRP: $242.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Latch Assembly, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: DS7Z-7443150-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: BB5Z-7843150-C
$228.75 MSRP: $337.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: DB5Z-7843150-B
$74.83 MSRP: $136.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: DB5Z-7843150-C
$140.70 MSRP: $205.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Cable
- Replaces: DB5Z-7843150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: BB5Z-7843150-B
$208.79 MSRP: $383.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Tailgate; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer LATCH ASY - TAILGATE
Part Number: LB5Z-7843150-A
$106.65 MSRP: $155.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: DB5Z-7843150-A
$140.70 MSRP: $205.70
You Save: $65.00 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate
- Replaced by: DB5Z-7843150-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 8L2Z-7843150-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate
- Manufacturer Note: For Liftgate
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-7843150-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-7843150-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Lock
- Manufacturer Note: For Liftgate
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Door Lock Control Assembly
Part Number: F1TZ-7843170-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Assembly - Door Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Door Lock Remote Control Assembly
Part Number: F3TZ-7843170-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Assy - Door Lock Remote; Latch, Lock Controller
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: F4TZ-7843151-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: F57Z-7843150-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Q: How often should the hinges and latch assemblies on the doors, hood,Liftgate and tailgate be lubricated on Ford Explorer?
A: Every 3000 miles or each 3 months, couples of drops of light or lock lubricant should on the hinges and latch assembly of the doors, the Hood as well as the tailgate or the lift gate. Also, the door latch strikers should be greased with thin layer of grease to reduce signs of wears and to enhance its operation. One should also apply spray on graphite lubricant on the door and lift gate locks.