NHTSA Complaint #10115162 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10115162
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident	December 15, 2004
Date Filed	March 15, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL SINCE MID DECEMBER 2004. DEALER KEPT INSISTING THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

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