Rear hatch latch "clanks."

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Asked by beach004 May 11, 2019 at 09:30 PM about the 1998 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just recently, when I lift the latch on my 98 Explorer, the locks at either end of
the tailgate "clank" loudly. I've tried WD-40; it continues. There's no difficulty
opening; it just makes this disruptive noise. Any idea?

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Have I for once found a problem that's unique?? This'd be the first time! I'm reluctant to take the tailgate apart and look inside; will probably ask my mechanic to do so when it's in for inspection--at considerable cost I'm sure. The gate still latches just fine; but that noise when it opens is loud enough to startle the neighbors 100 yards away. Definitely sounds like metal on metal. Help!

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