Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / ESCAPE / 2002

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005019430 Incident Date: May, 08 2005
Consumer's City: INDIANAPOLIS Consumer's State: IN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: ESCAPE Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Seats
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU02132K Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 08 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 07 2001
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Since taking posession of a new 2002 ford escape xls in september 2001, i have noticed that the cushioning on the left side of the drivers seat was not as dense as the cushioning on the opposite side. the left portion of this seat has remained compressed through normal daily use, and will not spring back to match the opposite side. this has created a somewhat unlevel seating position with respect to a driver "leaning" into the driver's side door. i have just noticed that because of this compression, cracks and tears have formed in the vinyl upholstery trim where the creases are most apparent, and look only to get worse through repeated use. i have been informed that since my vehicle is out of warranty, i would be responsible for repairs to this seat.