NHTSA Complaint #750118 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	750118
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	May 2, 2001
Date Filed	August 13, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING, THEREFORE THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF TRAPPED INSIDE. SHOULDN'T THEY ALWAYS OPEN MANUALLY? ISN'T THERE A LAW PROVIDING SAFETY FOR DOOR LOCKS?

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