Issue ID | 292803 |
Internal NHTSA # | 743014 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 23/03/01 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driver's seat back bent and eventually failed completely in reclined position for no apparent reason other than normal use. Although there was no accident or abuse associated with the failure, my cost to repair the vehicle is in excess of $400, as a new seat frame was detemined to be necessary. It seems the vehicle seat back does not have durability to withstand normal everyday use over a five year period. I believe nhtsa is investigating seat back failures in general, and i just wanted to be certain this concern was added to the information you may be reviewing on the matter. Thank you. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | METHUEN, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FASP14J2SWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/02/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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