NHTSA Complaint #11110952 — 2008 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11110952
Vehicle	2008 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 29, 2018
Date Filed	July 12, 2018
Mileage	136,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST BEFORE GOING OUT WOULD MOVE ON ITS OWN AND CAUSE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON. PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK VEHICLE IN AFTER PURCHASE FOR HARD SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION AND NO REPAIRS WERE DONE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO ME AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

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