NHTSA Complaint #10970530 — 2010 FORD TAURUS

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10970530
Vehicle 2010 FORD TAURUS
Component SEATS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 75,391 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MN

Consumer Description

AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SEAT HEATER ON, I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND FELT A HOT SPOT ON MY BUTT. WHEN I LOOKED AT MY SEAT LATER, I NOTICED A HOLE BURNED THROUGH MY SEAT. TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP. THEY DID A PINPOINT TEST, V12 NO. THE DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION HEATER MAT NEEDS REPLACING. FORD OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS. UNABLE TO USE WITH OUT IT BURNING THE SEAT AND DRIVER.

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