NHTSA Complaint #11388835 — 2020 FORD ESCAPE SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11388835
Vehicle	2020 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 1, 2020
Date Filed	January 19, 2021
Mileage	2,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

THE SPRINGS OR BAR AT THE BACK OF THE BOTTOM SEAT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT IS POKING UP AND I HAVE TO ADJUST CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING AS IT HURTS. VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHANGE POSITIONS TO TRY AND NOT HURT. A PICTURE WILL NOT SHOW WHAT IS HAPPENING WHEN THE SEAT IS SAT ON.

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