NHTSA Complaint #11646853 — 2013 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11646853
Vehicle	2013 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 6, 2025
Date Filed	March 6, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

BOUGHT THE CAR 07/03/23 FROM PRIVATE PARTY AND ITS BEEN LEAKING WATER SINCE. FOUND THE CRACKS 02/28/25. BODY IS CRACKING ON TOP REAR ROOF OF VEHICLE CLOSE TO THE REAR HATCH HINGES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHICH CAUSES WATER TO COME INSIDE THE REAR INTERIOR PART OF THE VEHICLE. 3RD ROW SEATBELTS ARE SOAKING WET WHEN IT RAINS. WATER ALSO LEAKS IN THE TRUNK AND SPARE TIRE SPACE. ORIGINALLY, THOUGHT IT WAS FROM CLOGGED SUNROOF DRAINS, BUT FOUND THE CRACKS AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION. PICTURES HAVE BEEN ATTACHED.

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