NHTSA Complaint #10083582 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10083582
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Date of Incident	July 13, 2004
Date Filed	July 23, 2004
Mileage	46,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE LIFT WINDOW ON THE LIFTGATE THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO VERY SMALL SHARP PIECES. THE DRIVER CUT HIS FINGER IN A PIECE OF GLASS. THE GLASS ALSO SCRATCHED THE TAILGATE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GLASS. *AK *NM PE04045.PCO

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