This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the driver's seat was making a lot of noise. The back frame of the driver's seat was fractured and the vehicle's owner was concern that the back of the seat could collapse at any time and create a severe or fatal accident. The failure was not a result of a crash, and there were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealer.
Drivers seat came detached from floor while vehicle was going 35mph. Seat rocked like a rocking chair. Consumer heard a snap, and seat flew back. Dealer wants the consumer to bring vehicle in to be looked at.
The seat material has begun to deterioate. It was changed with about three thousand miles and has begun once again. The paint has many bubbles in the clear coat. The sheet metal has been repaired, but came in with many pertrussions. Now showing signs of bubbling. Windows rattle when not fully closed. Sunset Ford will not complete any warrantee repairs to my car. They said the buyer should beware and it is now my problem, Ford Motor Company has refused to intervine.
While driving no more than 2 mph when passenger's seat collapsed with a passenger in it without prior warning. The incident resulted in a minor accident. The manufacturer denied any factory defect.
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- San Jose, CA, USA