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2006 Ford EXPLORER Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	632331
Internal NHTSA #	10192592
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	01/01/06
Component	SEATS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that there is not enough padding on the front driver side seat of the vehicle. The dealer recommended taking the vehicle to an upholster shop. The upholsterer added more padding to the front seat and the contact stated that this made the seat more comfortable. The current mileage is 55,000 and failure mileage was 1,200. The consumer stated this is a company car and uses the vehicle for transportation to and from sales locations. The consumer provided copy of letters to ford pertaining to the defect , copy of registration, and insurance card. The consumer stated the discomfort of the seat caused his leg to become swollen and upon seeking medical treatment, it was discovered he suffered a deep vein thrombosis and a blood clot had broken loose and caused a pulmonary embolism. The vehicle is a company owned. Updated 08/07/07
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1200
Number of Occurences	20
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GAINESVILLE, FL
VIN pattern	1FMEU62E46UXXXXXX
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	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	30/12/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	SANTA FE FORD
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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.
What is Failure?
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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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