NHTSA Complaint #10232777 — 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10232777
Vehicle 2005 FORD FREESTYLE
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 25,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State KS

Consumer Description

ONE OF THE TWO GAS CHARGED LIFT GATE SUPPORTS THAT HOLD THE BACK HATCH FAILED. THE LIFT GATE WILL NO LONGER STAY UP. LUCKILY THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE LIFT GATE WAS ALREADY CLOSED AND NOT WHEN IT WAS OPEN IN THE RAISED POSITION BECAUSE THE LIFT GATE IS QUITE HEAVY AND COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE SOMEONE HAD IT FELL. *TR

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