NHTSA Complaint #10178617 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10178617
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Date of Incident	January 12, 2007
Date Filed	January 13, 2007
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2003 EXPLORER HAS CRACKED/BROKEN INTO PIECES. THE 6-8 INCH BREAK RUNS TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON DEFECT IN 2002-2003 EXPLORERS WHICH FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. *JB

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