NHTSA Complaint #10372060 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10372060
Vehicle 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 125,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH HINGES WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO IMPROPERLY SECURE THE GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE BOTH HINGES ON THE REAR LIFTGATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 03/15/11*LJ UPDATED 11/28/11 *CN

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