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NHTSA Opens Evaluation into Ford Explorers and Allegations of Detaching Windshield Trim Panels

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Travis Rains

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is evaluating 2011-2019 Ford Explorers with respect to allegations that windshield trim panels may detach when driving at “highway speeds.” According to documentation filed by ODI, a preliminary … Continue reading →

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Judge Throws Out Class Action Complaint Against Ford for Tailgate Windows

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Jenna Reed

A judge for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, has dismissed the class action complaint filed against Ford, saying the automaker had no duty to disclose that there is a potential risk of cracking in the tailgate. More than 30 Ford owners claimed in their complaint that the potential cracking in the tailgate presents a safety issue that “could cause the window in the tailgate to drop out and hit/injure the operator or bystanders,” reads the court documents. Continue reading →

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