# 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
> NHTSA complaint `472659` · 2004-04-26 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** MOUNTAINEER
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
## Narrative
PASSENGER-SIDE LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET BECAME DETACHED. AS I WAS CLOSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS, THE WINDOW EXPLODED AND THE METAL PIECE FELL TO THE GROUND.  I SUSTAINED A MINOR CUT TO MY ANKLE.  THE DEBRIS FIELD WAS AS FAR AS 10FT.  FORTUNATELY, MY SONS WERE NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAS ADVISED ME THAT I CAN TAKE IT INTO THE DEALER.  *AK  PE04045.PCO
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