NHTSA Complaint #11505059 — 2014 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11505059
Vehicle	2014 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Date of Incident	February 1, 2023
Date Filed	February 1, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

While driving on my local highway I heard a large clunk and scraping noise as the windshield trim flew off my vehicle and scrapped down the side and flew behind me. It was very startling and dangerous.

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