# 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
> NHTSA complaint `742226` · 2009-11-02 · 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:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- **Miles at failure:** 80,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. WHILE STANDING BEHIND THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS.  SHE SUSTAINED MINOR TO MODERATE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS  IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER.  THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT.  HOWEVER SHE HAS TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A RECALL, AND THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE  MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*