Seats Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common seats related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (eight problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Seats problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Front Seat Recliner problem

While vehicle was parked consumer was trying to recline/adjust the seat. The seat reclining handle snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...

The Seats problem

The drivers side seatbelt will not engage to the lock position.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Nhtsa# 03-v-281-000 on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. The consumer has the same problem.   Read details...


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