1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Head Restraint

2009 Ford Explorer Head Restraint Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 30, 2011

    Head Restraint · Seats

    The front passenger head restraints push the head forward, creating stress on the neck/back and could cause injury. Seating is uncomfortable unless the seat is reclined. Which poses another risk and sight problem. *kb

    ODI 10416733

  • March 28, 2009 · 60 miles

    Head Restraint

    Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed that the head rest pushes the driver's head towards the windshield due to its perpendicular design. The contact feels that someone with a short stature would have to drive with his/her head down. If the air bag were to deploy, the driver could become seriously injured. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that…

    ODI 10264041