NHTSA Complaint #10227772 — 2006 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10227772
Vehicle	2006 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	November 20, 2007
Date Filed	May 14, 2008
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

VEHICLE ACCIDENT TWO OCCUPANTS BOTH HAD SEATBELTS ON, BOTH HAD AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BOTH STILL STRUCK WINDSHIELD. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER AND AS OF MAY ONE OCCUPANT IS STILL REMOVING GLASS FROM ARMS AND LEGS. FORD WILL NOT RESPOND TO E-MAILS REQUESTING WHY SEATBELT AND AIRBAGS DID NOT PREVENT OCCUPANTS FROM STRIKING WINDSHIELD. *TR

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