10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,007 miles
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Issue 1: when ambient air temperatures are above 85 degrees the engine shutters, accelerates very slowly and the engine light flashes. This happens consistently on short and long trips without any warning. Issue 2: ventilated/cooled seats do not work when ambient air temperatures are above 75 degrees.
- Algonquin, IL, USA
The contact rented a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph with the heated seats activated, the front driver seat became extremely hot and uncomfortable. The contact turned off the heated seats and discovered that her skin was blistered due to the failure. The contact required medical attention. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
- Lansing, MI, USA