NHTSA Complaint #738257 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 738257 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
HOOD SLAMMED SHUT UNEXPECTEDLY DURING SERVICING. HOOD SUPPORTS ARE NOW VERY WEAK AND CANNOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. *AK
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