NHTSA Complaint #10968231 — 2016 FORD ESCAPE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10968231
Vehicle	2016 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 23, 2017
Date Filed	March 23, 2017
Mileage	8,648 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

THE LIFTGATE GOES DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE KEY FOB WAS NOT IN MY HAND NOR IN MY POCKET. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOT WAVING OPTION TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE LIFTGATE. I HAVE BEEN HIT ON THE HEAD AND AM CONSIDERING A DOCTOR VISIT.

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