NHTSA Complaint #10209315 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10209315
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Date of Incident	November 14, 2007
Date Filed	November 19, 2007
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

MY 2003 EXPLORER SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A CRACK ON THE BACK PANEL BENEATH THE REAR WINDOW. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF IT PROGRESSES THE GLASS WILL HAVE NO SUPPORT AND BREAK. I SPOKE WITH FORD AFTER LEARNING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SUV'S AND WAS TOLD IF I HAD NO WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST. *TR

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