# 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
> NHTSA complaint `622210` · 2007-04-30 · 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 SPORT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- **Miles at failure:** 38,254
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER XLT SPORT.  WHILE CLOSING THE LIFTGATE THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED.  THERE WAS NO PRIOR DAMAGE TO THE WINDOW.  THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A FEW CUTS ON THE CONTACT'S HANDS.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,254.*AK  UPDATE 05/21/07.*JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*