2008 Ford Explorer Seats Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- interior lights · 6 records
- drivers seat · 6 records
- dome lights · 6 records
- seat moved · 6 records
- lights come · 5 records
- ignition switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Seats
Transmission failure, front driver seat will not adjust before going out would move on its own and cause interior lights to come on. Previous owner took vehicle in after purchase for hard shifting of transmission and no repairs were done. Transmission problem was not disclosed to me at time of purchase.
ODI 11110952
Electrical System · Seats
While driving the vehicle, the ignition switch will activate the memory seat function causing interior lights to activate and the driver seat to move backward leaving the driver unable to reach pedals or steering wheel while vehicle is in motion. Occurs on both city streets and highways. Unseen cause triggers the event.
ODI 11080811
Seats
While i am driving the drivers seat automatically slides as far back as it can, and the overhead lights come on. This is an action that would only happen when the vehicle is turned off and the key is pulled from the ignition. However this is happen while i am driving pulling me away from the gas, brakes and steering wheel. The only immediate fix i can do is jiggle the keys in the ignition to get the seat to come…
ODI 10937886
Seats
If i hit a bump while driving or the keys jiggle in the ignition the driver's side seat will move forward or backward and the dome lights come on. I had this problem three months after i purchased my 2008 ford explorer eddie bauer edition in 2010 and was able to get it repaired at no cost. However, the problem is back only this time i'm told that it would be an out of pocket expense which i personally don't think so…
ODI 10924554
Electrical System · Seats
In my 2008 ford explorer eddie bauer, while driving, stopped or backing at any time if the keys in the ignition get jiggled, if by bump in road or by knee, the power driver seat moves backwards. There is a feature called easy entry where the seat moves completely back to allow you to exit the vehicle easier, the problem is with the ignition area the area where the key is inserted to start the vehicle it becomes…
ODI 10853818
Seats
Sometimes while driving, driver's powered seat moves back.
ODI 10850463
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver's seat moved out of position while the vehicle was in motion. The electronic function worked to move the seat forward and backward, but the seat failed to remain stationary while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. ....updated 08/29/16 *bf…
ODI 10882152
Seats
While stationary, when the key is put in the ignition to start the vehicle, sometimes the power seat will go backwards and the interior dome lights go on. Last night, while driving between 30 to 50 mph, the seat moved backwards and the interior dome lights came on. This is dangerous as i couldn't reach the pedals. I had to move the seat forward with the seat adjuster buttons while the vehicle was in motion down the…
ODI 10789148
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving approximately 70 mph over a bump, the brake pedal was applied and the front driver side power seat independently moved backwards. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road with caution. The failure recurred when driving over a bump or an uneven road surface. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be…
ODI 10713915
Electrical System · Seats
The passenger seat in our 2008 ford explorer started on fire, likely from the seat heater. This resulted in massive fire damage to the car, and fortunately there was no one in the vehicle and it was parked in the driveway. Please look into faulty seat heating elements. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10693989
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that when driving over a bump, the front drivers side seat was unsecured and was moving from side to side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the track was offline and that the track needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10701153
Electrical System · Seats
The eddie bauer edition of this vehicle is equipped with a moving seat to allow you to enter and exit. In either 2012 or 2013 i reported it to the dana motors ford dealer that while driving the drivers seat moves back while on the expressways that are slightly bumpy and while on major streets within the city. The last occurrence was this past weekend in front of my home while exiting my driveway, again during a…
ODI 10671669
Exterior Lighting · Seats
Ran over a slight bump after which the dome lights came on and the driver's seat moved all the way back simultaneously. After a few minutes the lights went out but i had to manually move the seat back forward. This same situation happened again about 5 minutes later. Both the dealer and ford customer care people said they had never heard of this problem before, although i see numerous complaints on the internet…
ODI 10663130
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
I purchased this truck in sept 2014 about 2 months after i purchased it,as i was driving the dome lights go on and the seat moves back as it does when it lets you out. It will do this more so with one set of our keys then the other. It's continually getting worse. It will sometimes happen 1-15 times in a car trip.i have almost gotten into an accident a number of times because of this. I have visited my dealer who…
ODI 10705096
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
While after going over a bump or uneven ground, key fob will rock back and forth slightly, which is normal, but the ignition on this vehicle is malfunctioning. This fob motion triggers the courtesy features of the seat, which flies back and lowers at the same time( because it senses the ignition is being turned off) . The interior lights also come on, because it senses the ignition is being turned off. This is a…
ODI 10644130
Seats
Several times, while driving, the drivers seat moved independently backwards at various speeds. The vehicle was stopped safely. Two dealerships didn't have any reference to this problem, wanted to perform diagnostic analysis and requested the nhtsa website that was mentioned. This web site provided clues to possible remedy the problem. The vehicles easy entry/exit feature moves the drivers seat backwards to allow…
ODI 10785810
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
I was driving my 2008 explorer at about 30-40 mph. All of a sudden the interior lights pop on, the drivers seat goes all the way back, and this all happened when i was driving. How can this not be a recall??? This has obviously happened to a ton of other people and is probably one of the most unsafe things to ever happen inside a running vehicle. If my wife was to drive my truck, and this happens, she would have…
ODI 10700576
Electrical System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Key cylinder has loosened inside ignition housing. This condition while driving is a major safety concern for shorter individuals as when a bump or certain motions cause the automatic seats to retract to "off position" creating a 4-6" gap between foot and pedal for my wife is she were willing to drive the vehicle. This has become more frequent and dealer servicing knows of the problem as well as a local locksmith i…
ODI 10967471
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Seats
While driving, the driver power seat starts to move backwards and forward ,dome lights came on like if when i turn off the car . But the car is on and moving . And then two occasions while on the freeway driving the vehicle turned off. Pulled over and restarted the car and it turned on like if nothing happened. I had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times they have run diagnostic test and are not able to find…
ODI 10586357
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
When driving over a bump in the road my seats go back, the lights come on and the key comes partly out of the ignition. This has been going on for months now and luckily i haven't had an accident. I have to push the key back into the ignition while trying to keep my foot on the pedal because of the seat going back i am too far from the pedal. *js
ODI 10608953
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the seat moved backward without manual force. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
ODI 10544478
Seats
Driving at speed, in traffic, another car cut me off, when hit the horn and started brake - the driver seat suddenly moved backwards. This has happen at least 8 times, the dealer seem to understand the seriousness of driving and the driver seat moving backwards to where i can barely touch the pedals. I purchased the vehicle in may with approx 46k miles. *tr
ODI 10470108
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the front driver side seat slid backward while driving 2 mph over a road bump. The contact also stated that the seat slid backward on a separate occasion upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 74,523. Updated 12/16/11*lj
ODI 10436081
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the electronic adjuster for the driver's seat failed. The driver side seat would move backward and forward independently while the contact was driving. In addition, the interior overhead light failed and constantly remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10449668
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Seats
We have a 2008 eddie bauer ford explorer that we purchased from the dealership in 2008. Earlier this year when we went over a bump, the electronic drivers seat moved back and the interior lights turned on. It took a moment for the lights to turn off, but the seats did not move back in to place. I mentioned it to the dealership during an oil change and they couldn't replicate the problem. Now the problem is so…
ODI 10373572