NHTSA Complaint #11548684 — 2018 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11548684
Vehicle	2018 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 22, 2023
Date Filed	October 6, 2023
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the paint on the front of the hood was corroded and peeling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file the complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

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