This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The rear seat belt is so short it can not be used. It will lock in child safety mode when seat is laid flat and will not release. I had to unbolt the seat belt to raise the seat up.
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to NHTSA regarding the 2000 Ford Focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your Agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported.
Consumer received recall 03V482000 concerning stalling. The vehicle has had recall repairs done in January, but, the problem recurred. Also, rear seat belts were sticking. When consumer needed to undo the belts the buckle stuck.
Rear folding seat could not be placed back up because lap belt locked up and would not unfasten. Dealer was not notified at this time. Consumer stated that the center rear seat belt was stuck.
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- Indianapolis, IN, USA