NHTSA Complaint #744675 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	744675
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date Filed	May 3, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

FAILURE OF METAL AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE HINGE ATTACHES TO THE DOOR. HAD DOOR CHECKED IN MARCH OF 2000 BECAUSE DOOR WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY. THEY FOUND NOTHING AND NO VISUAL SIGNS.CONTINUAL AND NORMAL USE OF THE DOOR HAS CAUSED THIS OBVIOUS WEAKNESS OR DEFECT IN THE METAL TO RUPTURE AND MAKE THE DOOR INOPERABLE.*AK

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