Issue ID | 1490688 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11120795 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/08/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front sound screen windshield seems very soft and weak. Slightest strike from road debris causes chip or crack. Debris strikes regardless of amount of impact has caused chipping, cracks, and visible scrapes of material. Windshield is sound screen and seems made of extremely soft materials making vulnerable to easy damage which is safety risk to driver and occupants while driving regardless of on highway or city street. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHERRY VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8GT2JGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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Type of child seat code | |
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