NHTSA Complaint #10039693 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10039693
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Date of Incident	September 8, 2003
Date Filed	September 10, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING HOOD FLEW UP WHICH IMPAIRED VISIBILITY. *AK

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