# 2002 FORD EXPLORER — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
> NHTSA complaint `309269` · 2001-08-20 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
## Narrative
01 1 010 000/LIFTGATE GLASS BRACKET; WHILE CLOSING TAILGATE BOTH BRACKETS BROKE AND CAUSED  GLASS TO FALL ONTO  CONSUMER. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND GIVEN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK  PE04045.PCO
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