NHTSA Complaint #10173016 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10173016
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Date of Incident	November 5, 2006
Date Filed	November 9, 2006
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

LIFT GATE CAUSES THE BODY FRAME TO SPLIT. *JB

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