1999 Ford Explorer Recliner Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat back · 9 records
- back seat · 7 records
- seat recliner · 7 records
- passenger seat · 6 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- high back · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Recliner
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was little support for the driver side seat back and while driving 35 mph, the seat fractured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v281000 (seats:front assembly:recline) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the contacts vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed…
ODI 10392135
Recliner
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The vehicle was parked when the contact observed the recliner bolt which secured the driver seat back was broken causing the seat to collapse in a backward position. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v281000 (component: seats: front assembly: recliner). The authorized dealer was notified and stated there was a prior recall remedy repair performed on the…
ODI 10320120
Recliner
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver's side high back seat collapsed backwards. The seat recliner mechanism was the cause of the failure. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and was able to resume driving in an upright position. The failure occurred without warning. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v281000 (seats:front…
ODI 10277004
Recliner
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving the vehicle, the driver's front seat was rocking and vibrating due to the seat failure, the contact was occasionally unable to reach the pedals. The contact stated that this failure was an accident waiting to happen. *ak the consumer states he wants to be reimbursed for repairs. Update 05/10/07*tr
ODI 10183523
Recliner
Driver's seat was reclining backward while driving and was shifting towards the driver's door. The dealer was not notified at this time.*ak
ODI 10099878
Recliner
Passenger side seat recently flung forward as a result of a broken bolt. The dealer refused to replace bolt/latch indicating it is not covered under the recall. *bf the dealer replaced the driver's side bolt under recall 03v281000 but not the passenger side bolt. *nm
ODI 10099544
Recliner
While driving in reverse and applying the brakes to stop vehicle suddenly driver's seat back recliner broke. As result, the consumer lost control. *ak *sc
ODI 10089732
Recliner
On my 1999 ford explorer, the drivers seat frame broke. Sometime prior to the 2003 recall for the bolt failure of the seat recliner assembly, the frame also failed causing the seat to recline partially even thou the setting is in the top position. The seat also moves back and forth when holding the back rest, and pushing on it. The recliner release is bent, and the plastic cover on the bottom of the seat is now…
ODI 10079221
Recliner
The passenger side seat recliner mechanism broke. There was a recall for something similar to this a year ago concerning the high back driver seat. *mr *la
ODI 10066628
Recliner
While driving at an undetermined speed, the front passenger seat collapsed without warning. This caused the passenger to fall backwards into the rear seat. The consumer will contact the dealership. *ak *nm
ODI 10061788
Recliner
While driving 55 mph, consumer felt looseness and a "breaking" sound which left his seat in a reclined position. *ph recalls 03s04 and 03s03 were repaired on the vehicle, but the consumer was told that the seat was not remedied because it was not apart of the recall. The consumer was also not eligible for reimbursement. Recall# 1552880. *sc *jb
ODI 10071751
Recliner
When reclining front passenger side seatback reclining bolt disconnected from the seat. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10038071
Recliner
While driving, the passenger seat reclined without warning.*ak. The consumer stated the passenger and driver seats mechanism was of poor quality. Ford had a recall on the drivers seat but not the passenger seat. *jb
ODI 10038254
Recliner
The driver and passenger seat bolt failed. This caused the seat to collapse into the rear seats. Dealer has been contacted. *ak when getting in and out of the vehicle the handle that reclined the seat broke. *ts *nlm
ODI 10038459
Recliner
1999 ford explorer recall on seat recliner customer wants to know about other customer complaints**cc the consumer stated there was a recall on the seating for the 99 ford explorer and in august 2003 he took it to a dealership who in fact performed the repairs and now four years later the problem has occurred yet again but the consumer stated there is nothing that they can do. * tr
ODI 10201551
Recliner
Manufacturer's recall 03504 concerning seat recliner bolt: this vehicle is a part of a recall, but the dealer refuses to repair the problem. The dealer found that the recliner mechanism is damaged and wants the consumer to pay for repairing the mechanism. Consumer feels that because the bolt breaking is the reason that the mechanism is damaged in the first place, and refuses to pay for repairs. *ak
ODI 10050285
Recliner
On july 13, 2003, i was driving my 1999 explorer and the bolt holding the seatback up snapped and the seat flopped back. I had my family in the car. I spoke with ford who told me to take the car to the dealer to look at the seat.*ak also, the car has a history of stalling while moving. It has happened on the highway several tmes and luckily has not led to an accident. I have taken it to ford several times to discuss…
ODI 10026094
Recliner
Driver seat recline mechanism failure, frame of seat cracked, seat stuck in recline. *ak
ODI 10025286
Recliner
In re to the driver's seat: the consumer's daughter was in the back seat when she asked to place the seat in an upright position as it was lying against her knees. The consumer found a single bolt which had snapped off and caused the seat to remain in the down position. (the metal looked as if it were defective) *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10022170
Recliner
Passenger side high back seat bolt recliner mechanism broke, which caused the seat to collapse. Recall 03v281000 on high back seat, however the recall did not include the passenger side. Consumer said " the manufacturer felt one repair was liable". *ak *jb
ODI 10038052
Recliner
The back of my driver seat in my 1999 ford explorer reclines at times without notice.
ODI 10020667
Recliner
I've received notice of a potential problem with the seat recliner bolt on my 1999 ford explorer indicating this would be repaired free of charge. When i contacted the service department of the dealer i purchased the vehicle from, i was told there was a possiblity the bolt could break off while they were making the repairs and they would need to have the vehicle over night. When i asked for assurance they provide a…
ODI 10116127
Recliner
Drivers seat has started to recline. The latest recall replaces a couple of bolts but the dealer says that will not fix the problem. The seat leans extremely back making it hard to drive. I have to hang on to the steering wheel to keep myself upright. This has caused my wrist to become extremely painful now. I can barely hold more than 2 pounds before the hand lets go.*ak
ODI 10037466
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
Recliner
Driver's side seat latch will not move at all. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8006357