NHTSA Complaint #807519 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	807519
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of Incident	January 7, 1997
Date Filed	February 12, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD DETACHED FROM THE LATCH, CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP. *AK

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