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Ford Escape Visibility Glass, Side/rear Safety Report | Nov 21, 2011



Reported on Nov 21, 2011


WHILE CLOSING THE REAR HATCH, THE GLASS/HATCH EXPLODED INTO AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR HITTING MY DAUGHTER IN THE FACE. THERE WAS NOT UNUSUAL TENSION OR BINDING WHILE CLOSING THE REAR GLASS HATCH. DID NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO CLOSE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE ENGINE WAS OFF,TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE APPROX 50 DEGREES. VEHICLE WAS WARM AS IT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DRIVEN UPDATED 11/28/11 *BF *TR
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Manufactured by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Year: 2011
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: METHUEN MA
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1FMCU9EG0BK
Mileage: 17 miles.
Speed:
Number of cylinders: 6
Vehicle type: 4WD
Vehicle fuel: GAS Fuel injection.
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location:
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