1999 Ford Explorer Seats Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- side seat · 6 records
- seat back · 6 records
- seat broke · 5 records
- seat recliner · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
While traveling on highway was cut off by another vehicle requiring me to heavily brake and sharply swerve to avert collision. Became immediately aware that headrests of front seats provided absolutely no (repeat no) injury (e,g. Whiplash) protection. When sitting in front seats the headrests cannot under any circumstances be positioned close to the head of the occupant. This, in turn, provides the perfect…
ODI 11109902
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the drivers side seat prematurely deteriorated and that there was an internal fracture causing the seat to be structurally unstable. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v281000 (seats). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10817050
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver's seat reclined farther than normal. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the reclining bolt was separated from the metal track. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v281000 (seats). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10513281
Seats
SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10473620
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the front driver side seat became detached from the mounting bracket of the base. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer where he would be liable for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10351420
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the drivers side seat would not stay in the upright position. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the bolting of the seat failed due to the weight capacity. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
ODI 10393748
Seats
Every since i had my 1999 ford explorer worked on for the seat recliner recall i have had problems with my driver's seat moving like it was not properly secured. I finally was able to determine that the pin holding my drivers side seat to the rail that the side slides on, front to rear, had pulled out of the hole. This means that my seat was not secured to the vehicle. I have attempted to put the pin back into the…
ODI 10175480
Seats
Here is the complaint(s) sent to ford motor co about my 1999 explorer: i have had repeated problems with the driver seat breaking. It yields an unsafe condition and should be recalled. I am very dissatisfied with this repeated problem. I have lost the use of my car and money on several occasions. It is currently in for the same repair again. I have brought this to your attention in the past and have not received any…
ODI 10156854
Seats
Dt*: the contact stated a popping noise was heard then the bottom of the driver's seat had broken. When the contact sits in the seat, the seat leans to the right side. The dealership has not been notified.
ODI 10155040
Seats
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side seat does not recline. If the seat is adjusted to lean forward, it will not go back. The dealership determined the seat needs to be replaced because the seat track is bent. Updated 2/24/2006 - the seat will recline but will not adjust. It is frozen on the track and as a result the consumer cannot reach the gas pedal . *nm
ODI 10149194
Seats
03-v-281-000:the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion. Consumer has the same problem.
ODI 10034397
Seats
Crossbar under front of power seat broke i was told the whole assembly including motor needs replaced not just the bar. It is like driving on water(floating around). The warranty would cover if the motor failed or if it was a nonpowered seat. This is hazardous and should be fixed as a safety issue.*ak
ODI 10029049
Seats
There was a recall for the driver's seat recliner bolt. After taking vehicle in 3 different times to get recall work done, after it was completed, the seat is still malfunctioning due to damage done in the interim between the malfunction and a year later getting the recall bolt fixed. The different brackets and bolts that support the seat broken. Driver is relying on steering column for support while driving, and…
1 injury
ODI 10058746
Seats
The front row electric bucket seat collapsed backward without warning. *jb the bolt that holds the seat, had crystallized and broke. Scc
ODI 10008915
Seats
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the driver seat will fully recline back causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10026312
Seats
While consumer was driving the frame at the base of the seat broke in two. *ak the metal bracket connected to the side of the side adjustment broke and caused the seat to fall back. *nm
ODI 10063341
Recliner · Seats
While driving 65 mph, driver's seatback rest collapsed completely backward. Dealer notifed and notice that bolt was shearing off. *ak consumer adds seat bolts snapped in half causing seat back to collapse and drivers hands went off the steering wheel and foot hit the gas pedal causing vehicle to be out of control. *tt
1 injury
ODI 8013194
Seats
While driving at speed limit of 45 mph bottom bolt that holds drivers seat broke, causing the seat to fold back. Consumer had barely survived this incident.*ak
ODI 8018276
Seats
While driving driver's seat fell back. Dealer determined it broke at seat bottom. *ak
ODI 8006845
Accelerator Pedal · Seats
While backing out of a driveway at approximately 5 mph a bolt in drivers seat unexpectedly broke and caused seatback to fall into second row of seats. As a result, driver's foot hit accelerator pedal, increasing speed of vehicle, and lost control. Vehicle traveled an estimated distance of 50-60 feet before crashing into a tree. Driver received minor head and shoulder injuries. Vehicle has not been examined by the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8003764
Seats
While driving the mechanism that holds the driver's seat back broke. Took to the dealer and the seat was fixed. After a few days later it broke again, this time not only the mechanism, but the plastic side cover and the seat cover were damaged. Consumer stated there may be a design deficiency of the mechanism or a manufacturer deficiency of the entire seat. *yh
ODI 566456
Seats
Driver seat moved back and forward. Also, reclined without prior warning.consumer lost control of vehicle when this happened. *ak
ODI 861439
Air Bags · Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Windshield Wiper/Washer
The air bag (srs) light illumminates while driving, the dealer has attempted to remedy the problem on several occasions yet the problem still exists. Nlm
ODI 566562
Seats
When lifting the latch on the seat, the latch spring flipped off, and the passenger's side seat broke. Seat rocks forward and backward on the rails, and the back of the seat goes up and down. *ak
ODI 844568
Seats
Arm rest in the back of the truck is in the way of where the child seat is the best place to go.dealer was contacted and stated that they make no other seats. *ak
ODI 846225