NHTSA Complaint #10449601 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449601
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	December 29, 2011
Date Filed	February 28, 2012
Mileage	53,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DOOR ADJAR SENSOR FAILS IN 2003 FORD EXPLORER ITS ALL OVER INTERNET. *TR

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