Issue ID | 813354 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10352916 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 20/05/10 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford ranger. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and was having difficulty seeing the roadway over the steering wheel because he was not positioned high enough. He stated that the manufacturer should elevate the seat cushion higher for smaller statured consumers. The dealer replaced the seat cushion yet the contact still was unable to adequately see the roadway. The front headrest was also designed at a very high position. In addition, the contact stated that the clock illumination was not visible. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 400. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CARROLL, IA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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