Five problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer.
2002 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to a bolt under the front seat that can break causing the seat to move back and forth the consumer would like his vehicle repaired at no charge, even though it is 2002, and not included in recall# 03v281000, which he did reference.
Consumer received recall 03v281000 concerning high back seat. No parts were available.
The reclining bolt for the driver side seat has broke. The dealer has replaced the part, however the problem still exist. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light. Driver and front passenger seats broke sending front seat passengers back. Rear seat passenger was hit by front seat passenger seat and broke her jaw in 3 places. Front seat passengers suffered splits in their heads, driver had a fractured back, and passenger suffered dizziness and neck injuries.
The passenger side seat rocks back and forth while driving. Consumer believes some bolts are loose.
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |