Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2021 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350 towing a boat. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, applied the brakes however crashed head on with a 2015 Toyota scion. The contact stated the rear seats failed to lock down. The contact had tools under the seat and were released into the vehicle during crash. The air bags deployed. The passenger sustained broken ribs, right ankle sprain or fractured , and the seatbelt bruised chest. The driver struck the steering wheel and sustained chest pains, lower, mid and upper back issues and neck injuries. Medical attention was provided for both occupants. The driver of the Toyota succumbed to his/her injuries. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified who referred contact to NHTSA. The failure mile was approximately 6,600.