NHTSA Complaint #11497316 — 2022 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497316
Vehicle	2022 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	December 13, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

Power liftgate does not close properly, resulting in the hatch automatically reopening after attempting to close. This has also resulted in the liftgate actually opening while the vehicle was in motion.

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