NHTSA Complaint #10379840 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPMENT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10379840
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	EQUIPMENT
Date of Incident	November 6, 2010
Date Filed	February 1, 2011
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WATER AND MELTING SNOW LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO THE DOME LIGHTS, GARAGE DOOR OPENER, AND SUNROOF SWITCH AND MOTOR DUE TO THE SUNROOF DRAIN HOSES BECOMING CLOGGED OR DEVELOPING HOLES IN THEM. WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH THESE ITEMS CAN SHORT THEM OUT OR START A FIRE. *LN

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