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1997 Ford Explorer
Body / Paint Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Body / Paint Problems
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- Clear Coat Chipping
- Cracked Rear Panel
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Door
- NHTSA: Structure
- NHTSA: Structure: Body
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Door: Hinge And Attachments
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Tailgate: Hinge And Attachments
- NHTSA: Structure: Frame And Members
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Tailgate
- NHTSA: Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Bumpers
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Support ...
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hood: Hinge And Attachments
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