NHTSA Complaint #11515783 — 2017 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11515783
Vehicle	2017 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 6, 2022
Date Filed	April 6, 2023
Mileage	73,720 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield trim panel started to detach from the windshield and partially separated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,720.

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