NHTSA Complaint #541831 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	541831
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Date of Incident	June 30, 1998
Date Filed	July 29, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD IN REFERENCE TO A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRACKET THAT RETAINS THE REAR LEFT GATE PISTON MECHANISM. FORD INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THIS REPAIR.

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