NHTSA Complaint #10547240 — 2007 FORD EXPLORER

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10547240
Vehicle	2007 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 5, 2013
Date Filed	October 8, 2013
Mileage	65,965 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO RELEASE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE HER BODY FORWARD IN ORDER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE POWER SEAT OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,965.

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