| Issue ID | 892471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436001 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | AVIATOR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/07/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The lever (an "l" shaped lever) on the middle seat is defective. While pressing down on the lever, the lever swung over and hit my thumb with such force that it fractured my thumb. It appears that the coil/spring action in the seat is defective and dangerous. Updated 11/25/11 *bf updated 11/30/11 |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRICK, NY |
| 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 | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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