NHTSA Complaint #11472938 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11472938 |
| Vehicle | 2002 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 137,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the hood latch independently released, causing the hood to strike the windshield. The contact was able to get to the side of the roadway and closed the hood. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
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