NHTSA Complaint #11115127 — 2013 FORD C-MAX

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11115127
Vehicle	2013 FORD C-MAX
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 31, 2018
Date Filed	August 1, 2018
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME FROM A SHORT DRIVE, THE DRIVER SIDE, REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN 4 OR 5 INCHES. AFTER PASSENGER EXITED (ANOTHER DOOR) WE TRIED AGAIN. SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT, THIS TIME IT OPENED ONLY AN INCH. IT APPEARS THE INSIDE PANEL IS LOOSE AND IS PREVENTING HINGE FROM OPERATING.

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