# 1998 EXPLORER VAN FORD EXPLORER — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
> NHTSA complaint `446962` · 2003-12-30 · Explorer Van Company, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** EXPLORER VAN
- **Model:** FORD EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Explorer Van Company, Inc.
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- **Miles at failure:** 59,000
## Narrative
WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, THE HYDRAULIC HOOD "STRUTS" GAVE WAY, & THE HOOD CAME CRASHING DOWN & HIT ME ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD.  LUCKILY, IT WAS A GLANCING BLOW, & I DIDN'T SUSTAIN A MAJOR INJURY.
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