NHTSA Complaint #10191463 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10191463
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	November 12, 2006
Date Filed	May 22, 2007
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC UNDERNEATH THE REAR LIFTGATE'S GLASS DOOR HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. THE DOOR STILL OPERATES PROPERLY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

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