NHTSA Complaint #10569340 — 2013 FORD EXPLORER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10569340
Vehicle	2013 FORD EXPLORER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 15, 2013
Date Filed	March 14, 2014
Mileage	12,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY DESIGNED. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE ANY OBJECTS THROUGH THE TOP PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,300.

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