NHTSA Complaint #544208 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	544208
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date Filed	March 15, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE DESIGN OF THE WIPERS ALLOWS ICE TO BUILD UP ON WIPERS AND WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

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