NHTSA Complaint #10017361 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10017361
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Date of Incident	April 22, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FOURTH REPAIR FOR REAR THE GLASS LIFT GATE, THE BRACKET DOOR FAILED TO STAY UP. *JB *JB

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