One problem related to mid/rear seats assembly has been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
03-v-281-000:the upper bolt on the drivers 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.
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems |