NHTSA Complaint #10452178 — 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10452178
Vehicle	2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 21, 2012
Date Filed	March 19, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE HINGE ON THE REAR LIFTGATE WAS NOT PROPERLY HOLDING ONTO THE GLASS. AS A RESULT, THE GLASS WAS SLIDING DOWN INTO THE LIFT GATE PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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