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2006 Ford EXPLORER Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	607055
Internal NHTSA #	10171843
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	10/10/06
Component	SEATS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Under the front driver and passenger seat, there is surface rust on the metal frame and components. Rust is not likely serious, but can stain anything it touches, and may progress to more serious rust, causing parts to break down, or malfunction. Dealer i bought vehicle from called ford service center, and ford is aware of the problem, and as they deem it "normal wear and tear" it is not covered by any sort of warranty. Normal wear and tear??? Rust inside a new vehicle??? Checked other explorers on the lot and they also have the same problem. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHATHAM, 00
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
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	06/10/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Ford EXPLORER Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

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