NHTSA Complaint #11079579 — 2016 FORD EXPEDITION

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11079579
Vehicle	2016 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 1, 2018
Date Filed	March 15, 2018
Mileage	39,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE ALUMINUM TAILGATE/HATCH SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION. FORD DID COVER IT EVENTUALLY AFTER ESCALATING IT. HOWEVER, OTHER OWNERS ARE REPORTING THIS ISSUE ON MODELS 2000-2017.

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