NHTSA Complaint #10457236 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10457236
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	October 15, 2011
Date Filed	May 3, 2012
Mileage	125,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THERE WAS A CRACK LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 177,000.

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