NHTSA Complaint #10480721 — 2002 FORD ESCAPE

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10480721
Vehicle	2002 FORD ESCAPE
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	October 16, 2012
Date Filed	October 16, 2012
Mileage	112,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD EXPLOSION WHILE THE CONTACT DRIVING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HAD EXPLODED AND SHATTERED, CAUSING SCRATCHES TO THE SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000.

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