Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER SPORT / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005056689 Incident Date: Nov, 30 2005
Consumer's City: MATTAPOISETT Consumer's State: MA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER SPORT Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU24EXXU Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 20 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the hatchback lift gate failed without warning while the vehicle was parked. upon inspecting the vehicle the dealership determined the ball joint on the bracket cracked and broke due to rust. the entire lift gate had to be replaced. the replacement has not been made. updated 03/17/06. *jb