NHTSA Complaint #10967162 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10967162
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	March 19, 2017
Date Filed	March 20, 2017
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

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