Front Seat Heater/cooler problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to front seat heater/cooler have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.

1 Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed with the driver's side heated seat activated, an unexpected voltage of heat penetrated through the bottom of the seat. There were no prior warnings or injuries. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. The contact inspected the seat and stated that the cause of the failure was related to a wiring short circuit, which burned the foam padding of the seat. The heating unit was replaced and the seat operated normally. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 140,000. Updated 12/30/08. Updated 01/05/09.

2 Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2004

Front seat heater burned padding material and leather seat liner. The burn hole was 2" in length and about 1/2" deep into the cushion padding.

3 Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2003

While driving the consumer noticed that the driver side heated seat wire was overheating and eventually burned, the dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any additional information. Nlm.


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