NHTSA Complaint #719141 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	719141
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date of Incident	December 31, 1998
Date Filed	February 23, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM LIFT OFF THE GLASS WHEN USING. APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

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