NHTSA Complaint #10156817 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10156817 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 114,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN COLD WEATHER, THE HINGES DO NOT HOLD THE HOOD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS CAUSED THE HOOD TO FALL ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD AND NECK, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. THE HOOD HINGES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
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