# 2017 FORD EDGE — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
> NHTSA complaint `1856226` · 2022-11-29 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EDGE
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- **Miles at failure:** 96,000
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her husband was removing items from the truck, the contact heard a dinging sound from the vehicle followed by the hatchback of the truck closing. The contact’s husband was able to move out of the way. On another occasion, the failure occurred again and struck the contact's husband on the shoulder causing minor injuries but he did not seek medical attention. The failure reoccurred several times. The dealer was contacted and stated they could exchange the vehicle for another one; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,000.
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