NHTSA Complaint #10051307 — 1998 EXPLORER VAN FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10051307
Vehicle	1998 EXPLORER VAN FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	November 26, 2003
Date Filed	December 30, 2003
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, THE HYDRAULIC HOOD "STRUTS" GAVE WAY, & THE HOOD CAME CRASHING DOWN & HIT ME ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. LUCKILY, IT WAS A GLANCING BLOW, & I DIDN'T SUSTAIN A MAJOR INJURY.

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