NHTSA Complaint #10221466 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10221466
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident	March 15, 2008
Date Filed	March 17, 2008
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE BACK HATCH WAS PARTIALLY OPENED, AND WHEN OPENED ALL THE WAY IT SHATTERED. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL 04V442000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. KG

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