NHTSA Complaint #10871892 — 2013 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10871892
Vehicle	2013 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 1, 2016
Date Filed	June 1, 2016
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER WHERE THE SPARE TIRE WAS LOCATED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS MOISTURE ON THE CARPET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

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