NHTSA Complaint #10001635 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10001635
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of Incident	December 11, 2002
Date Filed	December 30, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MS

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD THE HOOD LATCH SNAPPED AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. TS

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