# 2003 FORD EXPLORER — STRUCTURE
> NHTSA complaint `765439` · 2010-02-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE
- **Miles at failure:** 82,000
## Narrative
I OWN A 2003 FORD EXPLORER.  THE BACK HATCH BELOW THE WINDOW IS CRACKED.  I'VE SEEN MANY WITH THE SAME DEFECT IN PARKING LOTS.  ONE WOMAN I SPOKE WITH SAID HERS FLEW OFF INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF A MINIVAN & CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.  I E-MAILED FORD MOTOR CO.  THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL.  THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND WITH SO MANY VEHICLES SO EASILY FOUND IN PARKING LOTS WITH THE SAME DEFECT IS CONCERNING ME.  I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THIS FIXED RIGHT NOW WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST? *TR
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