NHTSA Complaint #816879 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	816879
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 3, 1997
Date Filed	August 28, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD SHIFT ON TRACKS; WOULD NOT LOCK IN. WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TAKING OFF FROM STATIONERY POSITI0N, SEAT MOVES FORWARD. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SEAT TRACKS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

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