10.0

really awful
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0 / 0
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0 / 0
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problem #2

Nov 231998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's seat that is mounted to the seat track broke, causing the seat to "rock" which may cause loss of vehicle control. The metal around the mounting nut fatigued and broke out.

- Frankfort, IL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 031998

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Manual seat adjuster on the driver's side disengages from locked position and collapses.

- Ironwood, MI, USA

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