10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,000 miles

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problem #1

Dec 012007

Taurus X 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus X. the contact stated that the fuse heat sensor failed and spontaneously caused the seat to catch fire. All of the components that operate the seat heater failed. There was a hole the size of a fist that burned through the seat. Ford Motor Company stated that this was a manufacturer defect. They further stated that they would replace the seat under warranty and that if the contact wanted another vehicle, it would have to catch fire two more times to qualify for the lemon law. The contact was able to extinguish the fire himself. There were no injuries. His wife was protected from the flames by her coat and a seat pillow. The failure mileage was less than 1,000 and current mileage was 2,000. Updated 01-11-08.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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