NHTSA Complaint #11427962 — 2020 FORD F-350

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427962
Vehicle	2020 FORD F-350
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 5, 2021
Date Filed	August 5, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The tailgate randomly opens. Sometimes the instrument cluster will give a warning. Today, the tailgate opened while towing a small utility trailer and struck the trailer damaging the tailgate.

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