NHTSA Complaint #11121342 — 2013 FORD FUSION

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11121342
Vehicle	2013 FORD FUSION
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 21, 2018
Date Filed	August 21, 2018
Mileage	204,310 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

HOOD LATCH IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS FAULTY. FORD DEALER MECHANIC EXPLAINED IT IS A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO THE SLACK IN THE CABLE AND STYLE OF SYSTEM. SAID THAT WHEN THEY REPAIR ISSUES THEY TIGHTEN THE CABLE TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. $1175 TO REPAIR A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING. 2013 AND 2014 UNITS ARE THE ON MY 2 YEARS MANUFACTURED THIS WAY. LEADS ONE TO BELIEVE, FORD KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE.

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